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: Global Strategy & Engagement Lead - APAC & Sustainable Finance

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fca logoFca · London, UK
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Responsibilities

  • Supporting the Manager in the organisation and leadership of the Global Strategy & Engagement Team, and supporting, developing and line managing a team of 3 Associates
  • Working to shape and deliver the FCA's strategic engagement with authorities in the Asia-Pacific region - including China, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and other priority jurisdictions
  • Leading a team in the analysis of key policy and political developments in priority jurisdictions and providing advice on strategic, policy, operational and supervisory opportunities & challenges
  • Holding bilateral relationships with key counterparts across the APAC region, working closely with the FCA's regional Financial Services Attachés & Australia-based APAC Director
  • Leading the International Division's work on shaping and prioritising the FCA's international strategy & engagement on sustainable finance-related matters, including in multilateral standard-setting bodies
  • Advising and supporting FCA Executive Directors and Senior Leadership in their engagement with key international partners
  • Working closely with HMT and the Bank of England to support combined engagement opportunities, such as CEO-level Economic & Financial Dialogues, through to working-level led engagement
  • Skills required
  • Minimum:
  • Significant experience of international relations & negotiations, including advising and influencing internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrable experience of policy development, supervision or enforcement, either in relation to financial services or sustainability-related issues
  • Essential:
  • Work inclusively and collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, drawing on a range of experience across the wider organisation to deliver
  • Experience delivering goals through shared effort, with a focus on supporting and motivating colleagues involved in multiple projects
  • Assured strategic approach - able to analyse complex issues, making effective judgements and proposals to build a long-term plan across a wide range of regulatory policy areas and challenges
  • Effective written and spoken communication abilities, including the skill to present complex topics in a concise and engaging way tailored to the audience
  • Identifies and manages key stakeholders, building rapport and constructive long-term relationships. Leading and planning engagement with key stakeholders
  • Project management experience, with efficient self-management and organisational skills, delivering multiple tasks to tight deadlines
  • Clear understanding and articulation of the FCA's functions and objectives within the UK financial regulatory framework and our approach to regulation and supervision

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysNon-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyHybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page .Our values and cultureOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that's free from discrimination and bias,Health insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedule

Additional Information

Job title: Global Strategy & Engagement Lead - APAC & Sustainable Finance Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition Department: International Salary Banding: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £72,000 and London £66,600 to £80,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Lead Associate - Regulatory Your external recruitment contact is Shafika via Shafika.shaikh@fca.org.uk Your internal recruitment contact is Iona via Iona.magee@fca.org.uk . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you'll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. SPC oversees firms and individuals (Supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (Policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (Competition). This role is in the Global Strategy and Engagement Team in International, which sets and delivers on the FCA's strategic engagement with non-European authorities and jurisdictions. It enhances the FCA's capacity to meet its statutory and strategic objectives through high-quality international engagement, using a range of influencing tools and techniques.

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