Senior Policy Professional – Client Asset Safeguarding, Resolution Policy

Financial Conduct Authority

FCA policy professional developing client-asset safeguarding and resolution rules for UK financial services. Drafting policy proposals and advising stakeholders on emerging digital-asset risks.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £59,200 - £72,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in safeguarding client assets and resolution within the financial services regulatory framework, with strong analytical and communication skills to effectively draft policy proposals and manage stakeholder relationships.

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Regulatory Policy ExperienceClient Asset SafeguardingAnalytical SkillsStakeholder ManagementEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Financial Services RegulationPolicy DevelopmentData EvaluationDrafting ReportsQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisProblem SolvingProject Management

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachCreative ThinkingMotivationAdaptabilitySelf-Management

Industry Keywords

FCA Policy-Making ProcessDigital AssetsClient Asset ResolutionStakeholder RelationshipsUK Financial Services Market

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Gather intelligence and information to identify policy issues and develop solutions that protect customers’ assets and money, including digital assets
Address emerging challenges in client asset safeguarding and resolution, including digital assets
Apply and enhance technical skills in client asset safeguarding and/or resolution
Provide policy input on CASS-related queries and rule modifications or waivers
Gain experience in and help manage the FCA policy-making process
Draft and present policy proposals, committee papers, guidance, and other policy papers
Build and manage productive stakeholder relationships
Work with policymakers, supervisors, and other specialists across the FCA and externally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Knowledge and experience of working in a regulatory or public policy role related to financial services, or demonstrated working understanding/application of financial services regulation
Knowledge of safeguarding client assets, resolution, and/or digital assets
Experience applying analytical skills to complex problems and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to draw reasoned and logical conclusions and develop practical solutions
Effective written and oral communication skills
Ability to distil complex issues into succinct messages and draft high-quality reports and presentations
Ability to present recommendations confidently to internal and external stakeholders
Collaborative approach and creative thinking about emerging regulatory issues
Motivation for strategic and technically challenging work
Ability to understand both the big picture and detail
Experience managing stakeholders and building constructive relationships
Good self- and project-management skills
Ability to plan and drive work to challenging deadlines and adapt priorities
Understanding of the UK financial services market and how firms operate within it
Understanding of digital assets and their use cases is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 50% in the office each month
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
Life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa
Income protection
24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable