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At the FCA, we help to protect financial consumers and make markets work well by regulating the conduct of over 59,000 businesses. Our ambition is to become a more innovative, more assertive and more adaptive regulator; one that fully capitalises on data and technology, ensures consumer protection and market integrity, and responds well to the challenges we face. We’re looking for bright, enthusiastic and values driven graduates to join our diverse and highly capable teams across the FCA.
About the Programme
Enforcement investigates and takes action against UK businesses and individuals where there is a suspicion that serious misconduct or a criminal offence has been committed. The division handles a range of cases such as those involving anti-money laundering, product mis-selling and market abuse. We also take criminal prosecutions against scams that fall within our regulatory remit.
You’ll work on a variety of projects on this programme and will have the opportunity to help shape the opening of an investigation. Every day will be different, and the work that you do will be challenging and interesting. Investigatory interviews, evidence gathering and contributing to cases are just some of the experiences that will help you develop the skills of a forensic investigator.
Our Enforcement programme can set you up for a career that has a real impact, as you develop your understanding of the market, the behaviours of consumer victims and the extent of the FCA’s powers to take action where we see potential misconduct.
Learning & Development
As a graduate in Enforcement, you’ll complete your training pathway through our Investigatory Academy, which will equip you with all the skills you need to succeed. During your two-year programme, you could also work your way towards achieving an Anti-Money Laundering Diploma and becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst. We’re committed to supporting you in your career development.
What we look for
We value diversity of thought and therefore welcome applications from graduates with all types of degrees. We look for people who have great analytical skills, an ability to build strong relationships and are brilliant communicators, both in person and in writing.
Conscientious and collaborative, you’ll be technically minded, organised and will align to our organisational values. Learning on the job is a natural part of this programme, so we don't expect you to have a detailed knowledge of regulatory matters, though an interest in the UK regulatory system would be beneficial.
What we offer
We’re committed to making the FCA a great place to work. We do this by:
- providing a rewarding environment, recognising that our people are motivated by meaningful work
- maintaining a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, allowing people to develop and progress without barriers
- looking after the well-being of our people, ensuring that they are safe and well and appropriately cared for
- promoting an environment in which people are valued and respected
Beyond this, we offer all our graduates a competitive range of benefits, including:
- Base salary of £34,000
- Flexible working options
- Private health care
- Career and family leave
- Non-contributory pension
- Charity and volunteering initiatives
- Minimum of 25 days’ holiday
- Sports and social clubs
- Subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only)
- Free eye tests
- Subsidised restaurant
- Interest-free season ticket loans.
Please note
- We only accept ONE application per person for our 2022 programmes, therefore, please apply to your first-choice programme. Any additional applications will not be progressed.
- For the 2022 Enforcement Graduate Programme, submit your online application by Friday 17 December 2021. However, we recruit on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
- Applicants must have obtained or be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 degree from any university.
- Applicants for the 2022 graduate programmes must have graduated or be in their final year of study.
