Head of Capital Markets Department

10h10 hours ago

Financial Conduct Authority

London, GB · Full-time · £126,000 – £170,000

About this role

The FCA is creating a fair and more resilient financial system through transparent relationships between financial services and customers. The Head of Capital Markets Department leads work at the heart of the UK’s wholesale financial markets to build trust and protect market integrity.

The department sets rules that govern how financial markets operate and supervises firms active in those markets. It forms part of the Infrastructure & Exchanges Directorate within the wholesale markets area of Supervision, Policy and Competition.

You will help deliver the FCA’s five-year strategy by being a smarter regulator, supporting economic growth, helping consumers, and fighting financial crime. Significant digital and data transformation programmes are underway to strengthen regulatory effectiveness.

This role offers the chance to shape policy and supervision at a pivotal time for UK capital markets while contributing to the FCA’s position as a world leader in financial services regulation.

Requirements

Extensive experience in wholesale financial markets regulation
Strong background in capital markets policy or supervision
Proven ability to lead regulatory teams and drive organisational change
Deep understanding of market infrastructure and exchanges
Experience applying data and technology to regulatory work

Responsibilities

Lead the Capital Markets Department within the Infrastructure & Exchanges Directorate
Set rules that govern how financial markets operate
Supervise firms that are active in capital markets
Drive delivery of the FCA’s five-year strategy priorities across capital markets
Use data and digital tools to improve regulatory decisions and market oversight
Strengthen cohesion across wholesale markets supervision, policy and competition

Benefits

Contribute to the FCA’s five-year strategy and major transformation programmes
Work at the centre of UK wholesale market policy and supervision
Help maintain the FCA’s position as a world leader in financial services regulation