Executive Director, Markets

The Financial Conduct Authority; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom seeks an Executive Director, Markets, to lead the Supervision, Policy, and Competition Division. The role requires extensive leadership experience and a strong understanding of markets regulation. The Executive Director will engage with global regulatory authorities, drive technological adoption, and ensure effective operational delivery while shaping the division's strategic vision. Ideal candidates will possess significant stakeholder management skills and a collaborative approach to leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leadership and management, capable of inspiring teams.
• In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory framework and market risks.
• Significant experience with strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supervision, Policy and Competition Division.
• Engage with senior regulatory counterparts globally.
• Drive adoption of technology and enhance operational delivery.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Knowledge of markets regulation

Stakeholder management

Ability to negotiate

Understanding of conduct risk

Collaboration as part of a leadership team

Job description

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Testing was carried out by Blazie Engineering using the Website Accessibility Conformance Evaluation Methodology (WCAG-EM) approach to deciding on a sample of pages to test.**Executive Director, Markets** **The Role** The Executive Director, Markets is an Executive Committee role, reporting to the CEO. The ED, Markets will be required to lead the combined Supervision, Policy and Competition Division (c1800) working in partnership with the other SPC EDs to co-lead the Division as one, and to ensure a consistent approach to supervision, policy and competition across the FCA. This role is particularly central to our work on market integrity, competitiveness and growth.**Key responsibilities:** The role carries a large operational responsibility ensuring effective supervision and translation of policy goals into operational delivery by the FCA. Given the global nature of the UK’s financial markets, the role will also involve close engagement with senior counterparts in non-UK regulatory authorities as well as a range of other UK authorities, particularly the Bank of England/PRA and HM Treasury. Additional responsibilities include:be a role model for desired behaviours and culture within the FCA, including driving forward adoption of new technology to reshape the way we work, including artificial intelligence and other data tools. . This is an opportunity to play a significant strategic role in the division and the wider FCA Senior Leadership. You will be responsible for shaping the configuration of this role, managing the shared vision for the division and ensuring the function continues to deliver organisational objectives. You will need to work with all senior leaders of the FCA to ensure a consistent organisational view and process, influencing and gaining buy-in of peers, the executive team and the Board.**Skills/Experience Required** We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Extensive experience of leadership and people management, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams through a growth mindset. In depth knowledge and experience of markets regulation, the UK regulatory framework and the FCA’s role in its operations; understanding conduct risk, and business model risk gained in the context of financial services in the UK and/or in another major financial centre. Role model strong leadership behaviours in line with the FCA and capabilities. Highly collaborative approach as part of a leadership team and ability to motivate and carry a large organisation through a period of significant change.Significant regulatory or industry-based experience including complex strategic and wholesale market risk issues. Ability to understand highly complex and technical issues quickly.Ability to develop long term strategic plans, positioning and anticipating opportunities/ trends/ risks.Significant stakeholder management skills, ability to negotiate with and influence senior people in private