Funds and Asset Management Policy Technical Specialist

Overview

As a Technical Specialist, you will provide policy and technical leadership on regulation for asset management, including alternative funds. You will coordinate policy analysis, build data-informed proposals, and support senior decision-makers across policy, legal, supervisory, and international teams. You’ll help shape regulation that supports market integrity, protects investors, and enhances the UK funds sector. This role offers visibility across UK financial services and a chance to influence outcomes for consumers and markets.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (8–12%) and life assurance
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and EAP
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Disability confident employer

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile policy initiatives across the UK asset management and funds sector
• Translate complex regulatory, legal, economic and market developments into clear policy solutions
• Develop evidence-based policy proposals and recommendations that drive regulatory change
• Assess impact, benefits and risks of policy interventions for positive consumer and market outcomes
• Stay at the forefront of market innovation and global regulatory developments
• Build relationships across industry, government, consumer groups and regulatory partners
• Collaborate across the FCA and represent the organisation externally
• Support and develop colleagues while enhancing leadership and regulatory expertise

Key requirements

• Deep knowledge of funds and asset management regulation, including alternative investment funds and managers
• In-depth understanding of how regulatory requirements operate across different business models, asset classes and fund structures
• Experience developing, reviewing or implementing complex financial services policy or regulation
• Ability to lead complex workstreams, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines
• Effective stakeholder management and communication with senior stakeholders
• Experience with regulatory reform, public consultation or legislative change
• Knowledge of international funds standards and overseas regulatory regimes
• Experience working with regulatory data, impact assessment or cost-benefit analysis
• A relevant professional, legal, economic or postgraduate qualification

• Stakeholder engagement and credibility with senior stakeholders
• Clear, practical policy communication
• Leadership and mentoring of colleagues
• Funds and asset management regulation knowledge
• Understanding of alternative investment funds and managers
• Regulatory impact assessment / cost-benefit analysis

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