Job Title: Cryptoasset Senior Policy Advisor


Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)


Department: Market Analysis and Policy - Payments and Digital Assets

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £62,733 and London £59,200 to £69,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)


• This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory


• Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via steve.christopher@fca.org.uk.


• Your internal recruitment contact is Louis Vandenburgh via louis.vandenburgh@fca.org.uk.


• Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCA and team



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 are due to be phased into the FCA's perimeter. 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.




Role responsibilities

• As a Senior Policy Advisor, you will own key cryptoasset policy issues by taking the lead in shaping proposals, reviewing information and collaborating with teams across the FCA


• You will drive impactful change by drafting public consultations on FCA rules and guidance, ensuring our priorities influence industry and regulatory developments


• Engage with stakeholders by building strong relationships with government, other regulators and industry participants to help shape the future of cryptoasset and related technology policy


• You will provide insight by delivering advice and briefings on cryptoasset and related technology policy issues to colleagues and senior management, shaping strategic outcomes


• You will grow your expertise on cryptoasset and related technology regulations that affect every aspect of consumer and business financial lives


• You will be part of transformation by playing a key role in a major regulatory change project, supporting the team and contributing to innovative solutions in an evolving policy landscape

Skills required




Minimum:

• 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

Essential:

• 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

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Colleagues spend a minimum of 50% of their working time in the office each month (60% for Directors and Executive Directors) across our London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.


• Non-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary


• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance


• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually


• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle

For a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.




Our values and culture



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.



If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.



We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.




Disability confident: our hiring approach



We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role's key requirements.




Useful information and timelines

• Job advert close: 7th September 2026 at Midnight


• CV Review/Shortlist: 9th September 2026


• Interviews: 21st September 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