Cryptoasset Senior Policy Advisor

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of financial services in the UK.  

SPC oversees firms and individuals (supervision), creates and reviews the rules by which they operate (policy) and identifies and remedies ineffective competition in markets (competition). The Cryptoassets and Technology Policy Team leads the development of the FCA’s policy solutions on cryptoassets.

As digital technology and cryptoassets market develop and evolve, regulators need to innovate and adapt our regulatory framework to deal with new and evolving opportunities and risks.  We are designing a more comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets to help shape the future of this diverse, fast-paced and ever-changing sector.

Cryptoassets and associated activities will be phased into the FCA’s perimeter from October 2027.  Our work includes the development, consultation and implementation of cryptoasset policy for retail consumers.

You will be a key member of the team, shaping creative and evidence-based policy solutions that benefit consumers, markets and competition. 

• Job advert close:  18th November 2026 at 23:59  
• CV Review/Shortlist: 20th November 2026
• Interviews: 25th to the 30th November 2026
• Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time   

• →You will support on policy areas conducting research, developing policy recommendations, engaging with teams across the FCA, and studying information to develop policy proposals
• →You will build depth and breadth of knowledge as you support the team’s wider work
• →You will contribute to public consultation on changes to FCA rules or guidance, as well as work to ensure FCA priorities are reflected in changes taken forward by others. You will consult with government, other regulators, industry, and other opinion formers shaping the market
• →You will also provide training, advice, and briefings about policy issues to FCA colleagues and senior leadership

• Prior experience of policy analysis and development
• Prior experience presenting key issues clearly and succinctly both orally and in writing with public and private sector audience
• Prior experience of building and managing relationships with stakeholders

• Experience of analysing information and contributing to the development of policy
• Evidence of problem solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a variety of competing priorities and issues
• Good stakeholder management, with the ability to build a network across and beyond the organisation
• Willingness to learn and develop, taking on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible and pragmatic approach to work

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better regulation.