Consumer and Competition Supervisor – Appointed Representatives

Consumer and Competition Supervisor – Appointed Representatives Department – Appointed Representatives Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £54,000 and London £47,300 to £59,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience) About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA The FCA has identified potential harms arising from Appointed Representatives (ARs) and their principals, which operate in a wide range of financial markets. To address these risks of harm, an AR Department has been set up to undertake targeted action against the highest risk business models and Principals/ARs which represent the most significant risks of harm The AR Department has four teams – three Case Management Teams and a Strategy and Engagement Team, which are all supported by a Data Unit. The three Case Management Teams intervene in the most complex cases of serious harm and are responsible for delivering both reactive casework and proactive multi-firm projects. The Strategy and Engagement Team leads on the development of the strategic direction of the AR strategy to maximise our impact, engaging across the FCA to deliver a co-ordinated strategy What will you be doing?

• Handling a varied and complex caseload across different markets and business models. This includes reactive cases, Whistleblowing cases and multi-firm pieces of work designed to address common themes and trends. You will mitigate and manage the risks of harm identified
• Preparing sensitive and/or complex written documents and managing broader communications
• Building, maintaining and developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including at a senior level, including negotiating with firms and often delivering tough messages
• Contributing to the work of the department

What will you get from the role?

• The chance to join a team in a department that works on innovative and challenging issues
• The opportunity to engage and interact with external stakeholders
• Directly influence firms and sectors
• The opportunity to develop more in-depth knowledge of the AR regime
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive and learning environment
• Help shape the future of regulation in the UK and achieve better consumer outcomes

Which skills are required? We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here ) Minimum

• Prior experience analysing, investigating and assessing information whilst working to deadlines
• Prior experience in a role where excellent written communication skills were required
• Prior evidence of managing your own case load

Essential

• Ability to make a strong personal impact, persuading with well-reasoned arguments and challenging, where appropriate
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team to achieve desired outcomes, including a willingness to learn and develop yourself and others
• Knowledge and understanding of the financial services sector, how firms in the sector run and the risks of harm posed by these firms to consumers and markets

Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university Benefits of working at the FCA

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age – up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you Useful Information and Timeline

• This role is graded as Associate
• Advert Closing Date: 11th of July
• CV Review/Shortlist: 14th and 15th of July
• First Round Case Study Assessment: 21st of July
• Competency Based Interview: 28th of July

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time Got a question? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact: Riley Fox at [email protected] Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.