Lead Crypto & Tech Policy Associate

Financial Conduct Authority

Lead Crypto & Tech Policy Associate for FCA involved in developing policy on cryptoassets. Support team management, stakeholder engagement, and drafting policy solutions addressing emerging trends.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £70,733 - £88,666 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the Manager in overseeing the team, helping to motivate and set direction, allocating and tracking delivery of tasks, and pushing forward high-quality performance
Line managing associates, coaching and developing team members, and sharing knowledge actively across the team
Developing high-quality policy advice and solutions, communicating these proposals for internal policy discussion and public consultation
Working closely with departments across the FCA to harness expertise and knowledge in policy development, for example, Wholesale Cryptoassets Policy, Authorisation, Supervision, Enforcement, and International
Helping to manage relationships with a diverse range of external stakeholders (industry, trade and consumer bodies) as well as to engage effectively with key domestic partners including HMT, The Bank of England and as applicable the Payment Systems Regulator and the Prudential Regulation Authority

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in policy development in financial services, including drafting, reviewing, and implementing policy frameworks
Demonstrable experience in project management with the ability to deliver initiatives from planning through to execution and evaluation
Working knowledge of cryptoassets and/or wider technology sector, including an understanding of emerging trends and regulatory considerations
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain effect relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to a range of audiences
Proven experience in mentoring and coaching, with a track record of support team development and capability building
Proven experience in strategy development, particularly in the context of policy analysis, including the ability to assess impacts and proved evidence-based recommendations
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively
Ability to analyse data and translate insights into actionable policy recommendations
Familiarity with risk assessment and governance frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

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Hard Skills & Tools

policy developmentproject managementdrafting policy frameworksmentoringcoachingstrategy developmentdata analysisrisk assessmentgovernance frameworkspolicy analysis

Soft Skills

stakeholder managementcommunication skillsrelationship buildingteam developmentorganisational skillsprioritisation skillscapability buildingcomplex idea conveyancemotivationdirection setting