Division – Data, Technology & Innovation (DTI) Department – Digital Delivery Hub Salary - National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London £56,400 to £75,000 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 This role is part of the Data, Technology and Innovation (DTI) Division which is leading the FCA in harnessing the power of data and advanced analytics to transform financial regulation. The User Centred Design Team (UCD) is part of a wider Digital Delivery Hub, bringing product, development and design delivery to the heart of key FCA projects. What will you be doing? As an Interaction Designer at the FCA you will work within a specialist user-centred design (UCD) team to help increase the maturity of UCD across the organisation. You will provide expert interaction design delivery to emerging multi-disciplinary digital product teams, on both new and existing services. Help teams view services through a user-centric lens, identifying opportunities to improve user experiences Design interaction solutions that address real user problems using data, design thinking, and agile methodologies Create and iterate prototypes (using tools like HTML and Figma) based on evidence and user feedback Foster team collaboration during prototyping and ideation, actively seeking input and participation Prioritise accessibility and inclusion in interaction design to create products that meet the needs of diverse users Advocate for interaction design, contribute to the FCA design system, and support the growth of the design community What will you get from the role? Help FCA products and services meet the needs of people in firms, consumers and FCA staff alike Deliver impactful work in programmes that help protect the integrity of the UK financial system and minimise harm to consumers of financial services Benefit from a vibrant and positive community of practice making a difference to the maturity of user-centredness Which skills are required? Minimum Previous experience of working as an Interaction Designer Evidence of working in project/programme environments involving business & IT change Design experience within any of the following types of organisations/sectors: financial services, government/regulatory body, technology, consultancy (ideally IT consultancy) Essential Ability to examine complex systems and create coherent design ideas An ability to generate multiple solutions to a problem, and use hypotheses to help test your ideas Expert in user-centred design ways of working and how interaction design integrates with other roles to achieve successful outcomes Use quantitative and qualitative data about users to inform interaction design artefacts Fluent in a number of prototyping techniques, from paper prototyping to HTML prototypes, and an ability to identify when to use each Work closely with key stakeholders and meet their needs with the service improvements you design 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% Life assurance 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. Useful Information and Timeline This role is graded as Senior Associate - Regulatory Advert Closing Date: 16th January CV Review/Shortlist: 17th until 22nd January First Round Telephone Interview: W/C 27th January Competency and Technical Based Interview: W/C 3rd February 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.