Hybrid Financial Crime Policy, Technical Specialist

at Financial Conduct Authority

• Job title: Financial Crime Policy, Technical Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £72,100 - £100,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Technical Specialist at FCA focusing on AML policies and regulations. Leading stakeholder engagement and shaping decisions to strengthen financial crime resistance.

Responsibilities

• Lead as the technical expert within a team of policy specialists, ensuring departmental objectives are achieved and regulatory standards are upheld
• Deliver high quality, accurate, and timely analysis of supervisory and regulatory positions, shaping informed decisions and influencing industry best practices
• Influence key stakeholders to drive meaningful regulatory improvements and strengthen the UK’s financial resilience
• Evaluate and recommend changes to the OPBAS Sourcebook, ensuring guidance remains relevant and effective in combating financial crime
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, fostering trust and collaboration both internally and externally
• Support team performance and development through coaching, feedback, and knowledge sharing, creating a culture of continuous improvement
• Champion cross departmental collaboration, embedding an integrated approach that enhances efficiency and drives organisational success

Requirements

• Proven experience of Anti Money Laundering in a policy environment
• Prior experience of complex stakeholder management, both internally and externally
• The ability to make logical and timely decisions, understanding the theory and application of the risk-based approach to supervision and an understanding of key regulatory risks
• Experience of making judgements and policy recommendations that are supported by strong analytical thinking
• The ability to explain complex issues succinctly and clearly to both internal and external audiences; both orally and in writing
• Able to make a strong personal impact, persuading others with well reasoned arguments and challenging where appropriate
• Able to build a collaborative team which values different perspectives and works closely across the department as well as internally within the FCA, minimising silos

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