Financial Conduct Authority

Assistant Private Secretary – General Counsel, Chief Risk Officer

Financial Conduct Authority

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: London • United Kingdom

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Salary

💰 £39,100 - £46,500 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Assist the Private Secretary in supporting the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer
  • Act as a central coordination point for internal and external stakeholders in their engagement with the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Private Secretary
  • Support others in the office with operational matters including budget oversight, business continuity management, risk management and governance meeting coordination and prepare minutes with accuracy
  • Help to prepare and maintain spreadsheets and management information for reporting to Executive Committees
  • Take responsibility for monitoring action items and providing regular progress updates
  • Support with coordinating briefings and information flows across the GC and CRO’s office
  • Contribute to the smooth and consistent operation GC and CRO’s office processes

Requirements

  • Effective interpersonal skills and ability to build and develop relationships
  • Good oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
  • Sound judgement, including knowing when to progress routine matters on one’s own initiative and when to involve others and/or escalate
  • Well-developed organisational skills; the ability to manage a busy workload
  • The ability to stay professional, collected and approachable in high stress moments
  • Ability to work inclusively and effectively with colleagues across the FCA
  • Willingness to develop and learn quickly and good self-awareness to identify areas for personal development and seek to address them proactively
  • Evidence of initiative and a commitment to contribute and a positive, motivated approach
  • Working knowledge of Excel, Powerpoint and other Microsoft systems
  • Some understanding and working knowledge of Copilot or other AI systems
Benefits
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders)
  • 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
  • A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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