Senior Fraud Policy Associate – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Financial Conduct Authority

Senior fraud policy specialist shaping UK financial regulation at the Financial Conduct Authority. Leading complex policy workstreams, analysing risks, and advising stakeholders across government, industry, and regulation.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £53,800 - £75,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fraud policy development and financial crime analysis, with strong stakeholder engagement and project leadership capabilities. Proficient in analyzing complex data to inform evidence-based policy recommendations within the UK financial services market.

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Fraud Policy DevelopmentFinancial Crime AnalysisStakeholder EngagementAnalytical SkillsProject Leadership

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Hard Skills

Policy DraftingRegulatory AnalysisData AnalysisEvidence-Based RecommendationsRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Collaborative Working StyleMentoringKnowledge SharingRelationship BuildingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Security Check (SC) Level Vetting

Industry Keywords

UK Financial Services MarketFinancial Crime LandscapeRegulatory ChangesMarket TrendsStakeholder Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and deliver fraud policy workstreams through research, regulatory analysis, and evidence-based policy recommendations
Provide specialist fraud policy expertise through technical advice, policy analysis, briefings, and guidance
Support fraud policy development by assessing emerging risks, regulatory changes, and market trends
Coordinate stakeholder engagement with government bodies, industry representatives, and regulatory partners
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support coordinated policy development and implementation
Contribute to team capability and knowledge sharing through collaboration, mentoring, and dissemination of best practice

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience drafting or shaping policy
Prior experience of financial crime and the financial crime landscape
Demonstrable stakeholder engagement skills
Experience leading projects and supporting others
Strong analytical skills, including analysis of complex quantitative and qualitative data
Ability to draw reasoned and logical inferences and reach robust, practical conclusions within tight deadlines
Interest in policymaking and developing regulation that protects client assets and reduces harm in firm failures
Collaborative and inclusive working style with knowledge sharing
Experience delivering competing high-profile tasks under challenging targets and tight deadlines
Ability to prioritise appropriately and escalate where necessary
Ability to identify and manage key stakeholders and build constructive relationships
Ability to represent the FCA credibly
Understanding of the UK financial services market and how firms operate within it
Must hold or be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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
Hybrid working model
Flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Flexible working solutions, including part-time and job sharing where applicable