2027 Regulatory Graduate Programme – Edinburgh

We offer you the chance to start your career and make a real difference.

Programme Length: Two years

Programme Type: Rotational (Year 1 – 2 x 6 months & Year 2 – 1 x 12 months)

About the Programme

Our Regulatory Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to build a broad understanding of financial regulation while developing the skills and experience needed for a rewarding career at the FCA. It provides exposure to a wide range of teams and specialisms, helping you discover where your skills and interests can have the greatest impact.

• At the FCA, we develop and uphold the rules that keep financial markets fair, protect consumers, and support the UK economy, powered by people committed to creating positive change. As a graduate, you’ll be part of shaping those outcomes.
• You’ll rotate across teams, gaining exposure to different areas of financial services – from regulatory frameworks and consumer protection to strategy and firm supervision.
• From day one, you’ll help deliver important work, expand your capabilities, and start building a career that has lasting impact.
• Over two years, you’ll complete rotational placements across key areas of the FCA, which may include Authorisations, Policy, Supervision, Market Oversight, Enforcement, and Risk Management & Compliance.
• Through these varied experiences, you’ll gain insight into the full regulatory lifecycle and the role regulation plays in protecting consumers, maintaining market integrity and supporting effective competition.
• You’ll develop technical knowledge of financial services and regulatory frameworks while building core professional skills in judgement, engagement, self-management and delivery.
• Depending on your rotations, you could support vulnerable consumers, contribute to high-profile investigations, help shape regulatory policy, supervise firms, or provide insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Your first two rotations will be confirmed before you join the programme, providing a solid foundation in regulation and the work of the FCA.
• For your final rotation, we’ll consider your interests, strengths and career plans alongside business priorities, helping you explore a career pathway that aligns with both your interests and the FCA’s mission.
• By the time you complete the programme, you’ll have established a valuable professional network, developed a broad understanding of financial regulation, and gained the experience and confidence to start your career in the FCA’s Regulatory profession.

Learning & Development

• We invest in your future from day one. Our two-year rotational programme combines meaningful work experience with a structured learning journey, giving you access to professional development programmes, specialist training and career-building opportunities.
• As you develop your technical and professional skills, you’ll be encouraged to explore a range of career paths, expand your professional network, and build the confidence to contribute across the FCA.

You’ll benefit from:

• Structured learning and development to support your growth
• Tailored induction and professional training
• Opportunities to build your network across the FCA
• Social and networking events with your graduate cohort
• Access to senior leaders and inspiring career stories

What We Look For

• We’re looking for people who are curious, driven and motivated by the opportunity to learn.
• You’ll be motivated to develop new skills, build good relationships and use data and evidence to help solve complex challenges.
• Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we believe diverse perspectives help us make better decisions.
• Whatever your degree discipline, you’ll be supported to learn and grow through practical experience, structured development and guidance from experienced colleagues, helping you build a rewarding career at the FCA.
• You have obtained, or be on track to obtain, a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
• To be eligible for the 2027 graduate programme, you must either have already graduated or be in your final year of study.
• Graduate scheme offers depend on candidates securing and keeping the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the program.

What We Offer

• £33,600 salary plus a flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Wellbeing resources and support
• Sports and social clubs
• Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
• Free eye tests
• Subsidised restaurant
• Interest-free season ticket loans

About the Company

At the FCA, we’re creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We’re establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers.

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