Manager – Perimeter Team, Financial Promotions and Enforcement Taskforce
Apply locations: London, Leeds, Edinburgh
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted Today
Time left to apply: End Date: February 3, 2025 (12 days left to apply)
Job requisition id: JR0016517
Division: Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET)
Department: Perimeter Team
Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £72,600 to £90,700 and London £79,800 to £99,700 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 Financial Promotions and Enforcement Task Force (FPET) is a division straddling the regulatory perimeter and has a wide remit covering both authorised and unauthorised business, overlapping between regulated and unregulated firms covering all sectors across the FCA. The division has a key role in identifying emerging issues and taking prompt robust action to reduce harm. This work is a vital element of the FCA's supervisory approach, having high visibility at senior levels with the potential to shape the regulatory landscape.
The Perimeter team investigates firms which are not authorised by the FCA but which are carrying out activities that require authorisation. Unauthorised firms pose a significant risk to consumers. The team is responsible for assessing the thousands of reports about potential unauthorised activity received each year, carrying out legal analysis and risk assessment, taking action to resolve matters where possible and identifying and escalating the most serious matters for full investigation and enforcement action through the courts. The team consists of over 25 members of staff, including 4 lead associates, and is managed by two managers who split line management responsibilities.
What you will be doing?
* Having accountability of team members large and varied workload including cases relating to a variety of unauthorised firms and reports of unauthorised activity. It will also include oversight of the delivery of proactive supervisory and project work, including developing strategies, processes, planning, proactive project management, methodology development and execution, proportionate risk mitigation and communication strategies.
* People management – managing and coaching a high performing and inclusive team that develops diverse talent ensuring the team has the right people and skills to deliver departmental goals, coaching and supporting the development of staff to meet personal and corporate goals, and actively managing talent in the team.
* Supporting the Head of Department and playing an instrumental role in the continued development of the FPET vision and future strategy.
* As part of the department management team, contributing to the wider management and strategy of the department.
* Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, including at a senior level, both internally and externally.
What will you get from the role?
* The opportunity to be part of and manage work in a high-profile, fast-paced department dealing with innovative and demanding issues and firms.
* An opportunity to widen your experience and optimise your skills in legal analysis, drafting and risk assessment in complex situations.
* An opportunity to work closely with counterparts in other law enforcement and investigation agencies.
* Develop and enhance people management and leadership skills within a collaborative, inclusive and learning environment.
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:
For lawyers:
* Qualified Lawyer, with a valid practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales (if a solicitor), or the General Council of the Bar for England and Wales (if a barrister) (or a similar internationally recognised qualification).
For lawyers and non-lawyers:
* Proven experience of working with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Regulated Activities) Order, other perimeter legislation and guidance.
* Practical experience of civil commercial court and/or crown court procedure.
* Proven experience of managing, mentoring and/or training more junior staff on technical/legal analysis and recommendations.
Essential:
* Experience of the regulatory perimeter and its activities and how these may interact with other regulations and regulatory authorities.
* Experience of working on investigations to add insight and rigor and to facilitate innovation.
* A strong understanding of the financial services landscape, regulatory developments and evolving business models.
* Possesses effective project management and organisational skills to prioritise work, coordinate action, progress matters at pace and deal promptly with urgent matters.
* Strong people management skills and the ability to lead and motivate staff.
* Strong communication skills in order to present the outcome of analysis clearly and effectively, orally and in writing – often with senior stakeholders both internally and externally who may not have a legal background.
* Strong relationship management and negotiation skills to build, maintain and influence effective working relationships with colleagues in other business units and with external bodies.
* Ability to work well under pressure, manage a variety of work streams and issues and prioritise accordingly in line with the team’s priorities and those of its key stakeholders.
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 ExCo are women (4 in 8).
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Manager – Practising Legal role.
Benefits of working at the FCA:
* 28 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.
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 Manager – Practising Legal
* Advert Closing Date: 2nd February 2025
* CV Review/Shortlist: 3rd to 5th February 2025
* Competency Based Interview: from 12th February onwards
* Manager Assessment: w/c 24th February 2025
* Final Interview: w/c 3 March 2025
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:
* For internal applicants, please contact Sara Holland at sara.holland2@fca.org.uk
* For external applicants, please contact Aaron Ward at aaron.ward@fca.org.uk
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
About Us
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