Market Conduct & Post Trade Policy Lead (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
Financial Conduct Authority
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh/leeds: £60,700 to £68,000; london: £66,6...
Hybrid
Project-based approach to complex work delivery
Policy making experience in wholesale financial markets
Leadership skills with people management experience
This role involves leading a team to deliver critical policy work on post-trade activities, the Digital Securities Sandbox, and the repeal of UK EMIR
Job Summary
This role involves leading a team to deliver critical policy work on post-trade activities, the Digital Securities Sandbox, and the repeal of UK EMIR.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted subject-matter expert engaging with high-level stakeholders including HM Treasury and the Bank of England.
Benefits include a non-contributory pension ranging from 8-12%, private healthcare with Bupa, and 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
Matching Summary
This role involves leading a team to deliver critical policy work on post-trade activities, the Digital Securities Sandbox, and the repeal of UK EMIR.
Salary
Edinburgh/Leeds: £60,700 to £68,000; London: £66,600 to £77,633; Benefits: Non-contributory pension (8–12%), Private healthcare, 35 hours volunteering
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Project-based approach to complex work delivery
Policy making experience in wholesale financial markets
Leadership skills with people management experience
Senior stakeholder management and buy-in securing
Understanding of UK policy and legislative processes
Familiarity with post trade settlement and derivatives
Nice-to-have
Experience with DLT and tokenisation technologies
Ability to navigate significant market change periods
Inclusive team working and continuous learning culture
Forward-looking innovative policy solution design
Key Requirements
Prior experience managing complex project-based work