Fraud Policy Lead

Job Title: Fraud Policy Lead
Division: Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
Department: OPBAS and Fraud & Financial Crime (O&FFC)

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £60,700 to £77,000 and London £66,600 to £85,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) 

• This role is graded as: Lead Associate – Regulatory

• Your external recruitment contact is Steve Christopher via [email protected].

• Your internal recruitment contact is Isabelle Groves via [email protected].

• 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 UK finance services.   

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). Sitting in Specialist Directorate, this role is the organisation’s lead specialist on fraud policy within the Specialist Directorate. You will shape and deliver high-profile, technically complex fraud policy workstreams, provide expert advice across the organisation, and influence external partners to drive joined-up, cross-system approaches to preventing fraud and combating financial crime.

 
Role responsibilities

• Shape and advance the FCA’s fraud policy strategy, setting clear priorities and designing impactful programs that reinforce the UK’s financial system and protect millions of consumers

• Lead high profile policy workstreams, identifying gaps in legislation and guidance and translating insight into robust, evidence‑led solutions that produce meaningful change

• Craft clear, accessible fraud guidance and governance materials, enabling sound senior decision making and empowering industry to take effective action

• Act as a trusted expert and central point of support, guiding colleagues across the organisation and fostering a collaborative, joined up approach to tackling fraud

• Build effective, productive relationships across government, regulators and industry, representing the FCA and helping shape national fraud strategy outcomes

• Support and develop colleagues, creating an inclusive environment where people can grow, contribute with confidence and build rewarding long term careers

Skills required 

Minimum: 

• Prior experience in regulatory policy, financial crime and/or fraud, with established credibility as a senior subject matter expert

• Prior experience leading complex, high‑profile programmes with autonomy, sound judgement and pace in fast changing environments

• Demonstrable experience of effective written skills, including drafting clear policy recommendations, governance papers and strategic briefings

Essential:  

• Solid knowledge of fraud policy, relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks and an ability to translate complex issues for varied audiences

• Ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships, engaging senior leaders and external partners with credibility

• Experience working collaboratively, supporting and coaching others while delivering outcomes through teamwork

Benefits 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays 

• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of 60% for Directors and Executive Directors)

• 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 June 2026 at Midnight  

• CV Review/Shortlist: 9th June 2026

• Interviews: w/c 15th June 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.   

• SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold Security Check (SC) level vetting