Lead Financial Promotion Supervisor

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). We are currently recruiting for a Lead Associate to join our Engagement & Strategy Team within SPEP. Our department has a broad remit across both authorised and unauthorised activities, working to reduce harm arising from non-compliant financial promotions, scams, fraud, high-risk investments and other activities that may lead to consumer harm or financial loss.

The Engagement & Strategy Team plays a critical role in identifying and assessing emerging risks through horizon scanning, risk analysis and strategic project work. The team oversees the department’s risk framework and project portfolio, helping to shape proactive interventions that mitigate harm, support market integrity and deliver better outcomes for consumers across the UK.

Timeline:  

• Job advert close:  9th October 2026 at Midnight  
• CV Review/Shortlist: 13th October 2026
• Case Study Assessment & Interviews: w/c 19th October 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   

• →Lead high-profile supervisory projects, delivering robust analysis and evidence-based assessments that help shape regulatory outcomes and protect consumers
• →Identify emerging and complex risks across financial markets, assessing potential harm and supporting action to improve outcomes for people and businesses across the UK
• →Apply intelligence, data and cross-FCA collaboration to spot issues early, helping to prevent consumer and market harm before it occurs
• →Evaluate innovative and higher-risk financial promotions, including cryptoassets and non-mainstream investments, applying regulatory expertise to support sound decision-making
• →Help create positive change by developing creative approaches to reducing harm, working with firms to raise standards and deliver better consumer outcomes
• →Coach, support and develop colleagues while helping to shape team priorities, ensuring resources are focused on the areas that deliver the greatest impact for consumers and markets

• Prior experience of making timely, risk-based decisions, with clear justification and the ability to implement an appropriate strategy
• Prior experience in analysing complex information from multiple sources to identify key risks, insights and outcomes
• Prior experience of supporting, mentoring and leading others, delivering results through collaboration and communicating clearly and concisely

• Demonstrated accountability, with the ability to take ownership of issues and deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused outcomes
• Solid organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands and adjust to changing priorities
• Effective influencing and negotiation skills, while maintaining the integrity and accuracy of key messages and issues
• Sound judgement, with the ability to assess, analyse and validate risks, reaching robust and well-reasoned decisions in demanding situations
• Ability to work well collaboratively as part of a team to meet shared objectives and deliver effective outcomes
• Well-developed written and verbal communication abilities, including the capacity to convey complex ideas clearly and confidently to different audiences
• Commitment to continuous learning and development, with a flexible, adaptable and proactive approach to taking on new responsibilities
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to support the delivery of organisational objectives

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.