Policy Adviser – Regulatory Authorities

Are you curious, proactive, a strong communicator and excited about learning new areas of policy working on politically important set of issues, to contribute to HM Treasury’s strategic approach to the regulation of financial services? If so, we’d love to hear from you !  

About the Team

The Financial Services Strategy (FSS) team is a diverse, collaborative and inclusive team. It sits in the centre of the Financial Services Group and is responsible for ensuring a coordinated approach to the department's overarching financial services strategy. 

We provide a central hub to develop and drive overarching strategy and co-ordination on a range of sector wide initiatives. This includes leading the group's input into key events in the financial services and economic calendar such as Mansion House and Budget. We are also responsible for the group’s governance structures and programme management processes to monitor the delivery of financial services priorities.

We have responsibility for the Treasury’s regulatory strategy for financial services. This includes the relationship and key accountability mechanisms between HMT and the FS regulators, and cross-cutting compensation issues in the financial services sector. 

The team works very closely with Treasury Ministers and senior leaders. Our work is fast-paced and wide-ranging, setting strategic direction and supporting the implementation of the government’s objectives across the financial services sector.

About the Job

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

·      Building strong relationships with a range of key partners, being aware of their perspectives and issues, and using this to support the delivery of our objectives. Establishing networks across the Treasury, other departments, and the private sector.

·      Leading elements of the day-to-day sponsorship relationship with the FCA and the PRA. This includes reviewing regulators publications; engaging with Parliamentary processes; supporting ministers and senior officials in their strategic engagement with the regulators – including via briefings and speeches; and supporting ministers with parliamentary questions and correspondence.

·      Developing expertise on the role and operation of the FCA and PRA, including relevant legislation, and using this expertise to advise colleagues, Ministers and senior management.

·      Leading aspects of policy development and strategy for the financial services regulatory framework, including to support the delivery of the government’s growth mission. This will involve advising ministers and senior civil servants on key developments and risks and supporting the Treasury’s response to press and media interest. 

·      Playing an active role in the Financial Services Strategy team by getting involved in wider corporate work to contribute to making make the Treasury a great place to work. We’re a flexible team and respond to the needs of ministers and senior officials, so you should be comfortable in an environment where priorities may change.

About You

You don’t need to be a policy professional or have any specific qualifications to apply to work as a Policy Adviser at HM Treasury. We are looking for people who have the right set of skills for the role, who demonstrate the values of our organisation, and who are motivated to come and work with us on a range of issues that are at the heart of how we spend money and deliver public services.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

•                    Generous Annual Leave – 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.

•                    Outstanding Pension Scheme – Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28%

•                    Parental Leave Packages – Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption, shared parental leave options.

•                    Flexible & Hybrid Working – Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).

•                    Advance Schemes & Discounts – Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form.