Listings Corporate Finance Senior Specialist

Directorate (MO) at the Financial Conduct Authority. The Department has a key role in the regulation of capital markets activity in the UK. We are currently recruiting a Senior Associate to join our Listings Department.Role ResponsibilitiesYou will work in small case teams assigned to review draft prospectuses and circulars, assess eligibility of companies for listing on the London market and respond to written queries on the interpretation of the regime in a novel and complex area. Within a case team, you will act as a principle point of contact with the advisory firms who submit cases to the Listings Department for review and will be responsible for preparing comments on the documents provided by companies and their advisers, managing transaction timetables, and liaising with companies' advisors. The work is market-facing, highly time critical, and can require challenging judgments to be made often in pressurised circumstances.Skills requiredMinimum Demonstrable, experience of the

wider capital markets and/or the corporate transactions carried out by listed companiesProven experience of managing stakeholdersEssential, Good attention to detail and strong analytical and verbal reasoning skillsExcellent communications skills, including written EnglishA motivated approach with the ability to work under pressure and manage a large workload whilst maintaining focus and high standardsHighly effective influencing skills, including delivering difficult messages, and a positive attitude to dealing with external parties with a commitment to building effective relationshipsA team player with the ability to work independently when requiredThe ability to be flexible and adaptable in your approach to encompass new ways of working as requiredStrong organisational skills with the proven ability to prioritise work and escape issuesThe ability to digest a large amount of written information and identify relevant issues from such informationWider experience of capital
markets, for example, equity capital markets (ECM) and/or debt capital markets (DCM), knowledge of closed and open-ended investment fund structures and asset management or the broader European capital markets regulatory frameworkBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysColleagues 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 officesNon-contributory pension (8-12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salaryPrivate healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance35 hours of paid volunteering annuallyA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleOur values and cultureOur 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 timelinesTimeline: Job advert closing: 27th September at
11:59pm CV Review/Shortlist: 2nd October First Interview: w/c 12th OctoberSC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vettingAt the FCA, we're creating a fair and more resilient financial system. We're establishing more transparent relationships between financial services and their customers, building trust in financial markets and protecting vulnerable consumers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job title: Listings Corporate Finance Senior Specialist Division: Enforcement & Market Oversight Department: Listings Salary: London ranging from £59,200 to £76,800 and National (Edinburgh & Leeds) ranging from £53,800 to £69,600 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as: Senior Associate - RegulatoryAbout the FCA and teamWe 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. Enforcement & 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. The Listings Department sits within the Market Oversight