Assistant Private Secretary - General Counsel And Chief Risk Officer’s Office

Financial Conduct Authority

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh/leeds: £39,100 - £43,500; london: £41,60...
Hybrid
Effective interpersonal skills
Sound judgement and escalation capability
Well-developed organisational skills
This role supports the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer by managing operational coordination, information flows, and action tracking within the Legal Department

Job Summary

  • This role supports the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer by managing operational coordination, information flows, and action tracking within the Legal Department.
  • Candidates will act as a central point for stakeholders, prepare minutes, manage budget oversight, and ensure timely delivery of priorities in a fast-paced regulatory environment.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model with 25 days annual leave, a non-contributory pension ranging from 8-12%, and 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.

Matching Summary

This role supports the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer by managing operational coordination, information flows, and action tracking within the Legal Department.

Salary

Edinburgh/Leeds: £39,100 - £43,500; London: £41,600 - £46,500; Benefits: Non-contributory pension 8-12%; 25 days leave + bank holidays

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Sound judgement and escalation capability
  • Well-developed organisational skills
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work under high stress

Nice-to-have

  • Working knowledge of Copilot or AI systems
  • Willingness to develop and learn quickly
  • Experience working collaboratively across teams
  • Positive and motivated approach

Key Requirements

  • Security Check (SC) level vetting required
  • Associate Level 8 grade eligibility
  • No legal background required

Work Rights

Must obtain Security Check (SC) clearance

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