Hybrid Corporate Compliance and Thematic Manager

at Financial Conduct Authority

• Job title: Corporate Compliance and Thematic Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior
• Salary: £72,100 - £128,800 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Corporate Compliance and Thematic Manager leading compliance and investigations at FCA. Overseeing regulatory work and promoting market integrity while managing a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Leading the CCT team – setting strategic direction, aligning with wider Primary Markets objectives and ensuring delivery against departmental goals
• Overseeing compliance and casework under the UK listing regime, managing thematic reviews, proactive detection work and investigations into potential misconduct
• Driving forward strategic and thematic priorities, identifying emerging risks and adapting to the changing regulatory and political landscape
• Managing complex ESG and sustainability-related cases, including potential greenwashing and public or civil society complaints
• Developing and embedding a data and knowledge strategy, using analytics to enhance risk detection, prioritisation and evidence-based decision-making
• Building strong stakeholder relationships across the FCA, with listed companies, advisers and regulatory partners to maximise impact
• Fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture, supporting the development and wellbeing of your team
• Representing the CCT team in key forums and policy discussions, influencing the FCA’s approach to market integrity and corporate governance

Requirements

• Previous experience in asset management, capital markets, or corporate finance
• Experience in primary markets investigations or listed company regulatory work
• Proven ability in project management or horizon scanning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior stakeholders
• Strong ability to prioritise, manage and deliver across multiple cases and projects, identifying key risks and stakeholder interests
• Effective decision-making and escalation skills
• Experience in process development and continuous improvement
• Creative, solutions-focused approach to complex problem-solving
• Proven experience in staff development and talent management
• Strong understanding of the UK listing and market abuse regimes, with awareness of evolving ESG requirements for listed companies

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
• 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