Associates and Advanced Associates
Retail, Wholesale, Unauthorised Business and Legal Departments
Associates and Advanced Associates - forensic investigators
Enforcement and Financial Crime Division, Financial Conduct Authority
Location: London (Canary Wharf)
About us
The financial services industry has changed and so have we. As we embed fresh ways of working, we’re looking for energetic forensic investigators and lawyers who can play an active role in making sure firms put consumers at the heart of their business and markets work well. You’ll be at the centre of a high-profile, fast-paced industry, making a tangible difference to consumers and stretching your own skills in the process.
About the roles
High-profile, complex, newsworthy cases may come along just once in a career. Not at the FCA. Here you will regularly be dealing with cases that hit the headlines. But not only that – our cases break new ground, give you the opportunity to pit your wits against the best of the financial services industry and, most importantly, make a difference to markets and consumers. At the FCA you are part of a bigger picture and everything you do contributes to that. As an experienced forensic investigator or qualified lawyer you’ll be taking a lead role in a range of high profile enforcement cases.
We currently have a number of Associate and Advanced Associate vacancies for forensic investigators and qualified lawyers across the Enforcement and Financial Crime Division:
Retail Department
Working in one of our Retail Departments you’ll be dealing with regulated firms including retail banks, asset managers, mortgage and insurance brokers and financial advisors, on cases ranging from misselling to corporate governance to antimony laundering controls. You will take a lead role in investigations into misconduct; in some cases taking it through the RDC to the Upper Tribunal.
Wholesale Department
Working in Wholesale you’ll be working on high-profile criminal and regulatory cases involving insider dealing, market abuse, transaction reporting breaches and wholesale conduct matters.
Unauthorised Business
Working for the Unauthorised Business Department you’ll be taking action against firms engaged in unauthorised activity, including share fraud operated by boiler rooms, pyramid or Ponzi schemes and land banking. Cases can take the form of criminal, civil or insolvency proceedings and often involve other organisations including the police and other prosecutors. You will also play a key role in educating consumers and others about the risks of unauthorised activity.
Legal Group (Co-Operation and Disclosure Team)
The Co-Operation Disclosure team is truly global in its exposure, and is responsible for handling incoming and outgoing requests for assistance regarding enforcement matters from and to domestic and overseas authorities. They also provide advice to case teams on matters relating to international and domestic cooperation. This role is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with a passion for international exposure and cross-border work. Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in European and/or international law, litigation or public law. Candidates holding overseas legal qualifications with at least 2 years’experience post-qualification in at least one of these areas will be considered.
Legal Group (Litigation Legal Review Team)
The Litigation Legal Review team provides technical expertise in the conduct of cases before the FCA’s Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC) and other committees, the Upper Tribunal and the Civil Courts. As part of the role you will review enforcement cases, with a particular emphasis on legal and evidentiary requirements, drafting of statutory notices and relevant court documents and conducting litigation to reach a successful outcome. Applications are welcomed from candidates with either a regulatory disputes or litigation background (including those outside of financial services).
About you
A clear enthusiasm for the work you do, you’re driven and always focused on delivering excellent case outcomes. You have strong relationship and stakeholder management skills, and will be able to interact confidently and credibly with senior stakeholders - whether that’s within the FCA or when you’re in negotiation with firms’ executives and their partner-level legal representatives. You are able to analyse extensive and complicated evidence, and generate evidence yourself through the running of interviews with witnesses and suspects.
The value that we place on our people is reflected in an excellent benefits package, a dynamic professional environment, and the chance to build your career in a unique organisation. Together, we can make a huge difference to the FCA and everyone who lives and works in the UK.
Please Apply Online.
Closing date: 29 September 2013.
*PQE level given as a guideline
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