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Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. \nAbout the FCA and team\nWe 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.\nEnforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.\nRetail and Regulatory Investigations (RRI) investigates potential misconduct by regulated firms and individuals working within those firms, involved in retail banking, stockbroking, asset management, mortgage broking and lending, insurance intermediation, financial advice, consumer credit and payment services. 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Exploring detailed evidence and making recommendations\nDrafting all forms of case documents (which may include witness statements, civil orders, statutory notices and papers going before the Regulatory Decision Committee) and correspondence with investigation subjects, their legal representatives and witnesses\nParticipating in challenging interviews of subjects and witnesses using compulsory powers, on a voluntary basis and under caution\nPreparing for and presenting cases at, internal case committees when required\nSkills required\nMinimum:\nPrior experience of analysing large amounts of information and producing summaries which make conclusions and draw out key findings in the context of investigations or complex casework/projects\nRelevant experience in financial services and/or fraud investigation/litigation\nEssential:\nPrior experience of managing competing priorities across multiple workstreams\nAbility to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including in challenging or sensitive contexts\nDemonstrated experience working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams\nClear written and verbal communication skills, including producing clear, structured written outputs and presenting findings or recommendations\nBenefits\n25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \nColleagues 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\nNon-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary \nPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance \n35 hours of paid volunteering annually \nA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle \nFor a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.\nOur values and culture\nOur colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. 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