Lead Insurance Projects Associate

Role Overview

• Play a leading role in the scoping and planning of multi-firm project work to address market and sector issues on an effective basis
• Collaborate effectively with FCA colleagues across the organisation to deliver our work
• Lead firm interactions and visits required as part of multi-firm projects, and managing the co-ordination and delivery of these activities
• Lead the analysis of the information received from firms to identify issues and support further work, engagement and interventions
• Keep appropriate records of firm and stakeholder interactions and form and document clear and concise conclusions from interactions and the information received
• Providing appropriate internal and external reporting and feedback (both verbal and written) to FCA management, firms and other stakeholders following multi-firm work
• Help to devise and implement appropriate internal and external mitigation strategies and actions for multi-firm projects, using the range of regulatory tools available
• Manage stakeholder relationships and deliver communications in relation to project work

Requirements

• Demonstrable understanding of the UK insurance sector and regulatory framework, gained through relevant work either in an industry, regulatory or consultancy setting
• Experience leading assignments or project work, including working effectively with others, analysing information from a range of sources, making decisions based on that analysis, and delivering high-quality outputs
• Experience of building and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of seniority
• An effective collaborator who has the capacity to lead pieces of project work, integrate quickly into the department and work effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Adept at summarising information received from a variety of sources, drawing out key points and communicating them clearly orally and/or in writing, including in relation to technical matters
• A capable and practical thinker with a pragmatic and risk-based approach to decision making, including the ability to make practical decisions and prioritize appropriately
• A demonstrated ability to work on your own initiative and with minimal supervision to meet deadlines, and be able to motivate both yourself and others
• Skilled in clear communication, including presentations, to help others reconsider their views while maintaining positive relationships inside the FCA and with external partners
• A solid understanding of the business models and conduct harms in the general insurance sector
• Highly developed self-awareness
• willing to give and receive feedback, learn and develop, able to take on new responsibilities and adopting a flexible pragmatic approach to your work

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)
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age)
• Life assurance at eight times your salary
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• Income protection
• 24/7 Employee Assistance
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle