Technical Specialist - CTP Supervision

In this role you shape and deliver the FCA’s supervisory approach for the Consolidated Tape (CT) and related market data initiatives. You will work within the Trading Policy Team to enhance market transparency and integrity, collaborating across functions to deliver regulatory outcomes. You’ll lead complex supervisory issues, guide colleagues, and use data insights to inform decisions that protect investors and market participants. The opportunity combines policy, supervision and market infrastructure at the heart of UK financial markets.

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension (8-12%) and life assurance
• Private healthcare and income protection
• Volunteer days (35 hours/year)
• Flexible benefits scheme
• Disability and inclusion support

• Shape and deliver the FCA’s supervisory strategy for the CT and related market data initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure coordinated regulatory outcomes
• Lead complex supervisory issues, making evidence-based judgements
• Support and develop team members, promoting an inclusive, high-performing environment
• Leverage market data and analytics to inform decision-making and improve outcomes for participants over the UK market
• Contribute to the development of policy for trading venues and market transparency

• Thorough understanding of the UK regulatory framework relating to financial markets, transparency and market data
• Ability to source, manipulate and analyse data quickly
• Experience evaluating complex issues and making evidence-based judgements
• Effective communication skills for senior stakeholders
• Commitment to collaborative working and positive influencing of colleagues
• Prior experience in financial services regulation and external representation in leadership roles

• Collaborative mindset
• Clear and concise communication
• Influencing without authority
• Data manipulation and analysis
• Regulatory knowledge of UK financial markets
• Market data interpretation