Cyber Policy Lead

Job title: Cyber Policy LeadDivision: OperationsDepartment: Cyber and Information ResilienceSalary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from 53,800 to 70,000 and London from 59,200 to 75,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)This role is graded as: Senior Associate - Regulatory  Your external recruitment contact is Raimonda via Raimonda.Stankute@fca.org.ukYour internal recruitment contact is Patrycja Patrycja.Matachowska@fca.org.ukApplications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.About the FCA and team We 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.

The Cyber and Operational Resilience directorate enables secure and resilient regulation across the FCA and PSR, supporting the protection of UK consumers and financial markets.This Senior Associate sits within the Policy & Risk team, part of the wider Governance and Human Risk function. The role focuses on the management and maintenance of the Cyber & Information Resilience Policy Framework, including associated standards, procedures and guidance. You will help to support and articulate the organisations Cyber Risk Appetite through the policy framework.

You will also be a key point of contact from all areas of the FCA for queries against published requirements.You will support the Risk lead in setting and measuring controls performance and support the GHR Manager and CISO in reporting against cyber issues / non-compliance across the organisation.Role responsibilitiesManage Cyber & Information Policy and Cyber & Information Security Standards updates in line with agreed refresh periodsLook to modernise our policy & standards suite e.g. standards on a pageAct as the primary point of contact for policy-related queries, covering both BAU and project-related activitiesSupport reporting on Policy Owner compliance e.g. effectiveness of our policiesConduct policy gap analysis and provide recommendations for improvementComplete and interpret regular horizon-scanning activities to identify emerging risks, trends, and regulatory changesHelp develop and build requirements for a new self-service policy model for low-risk projects taking into account the FCA’s risk appetiteManage and modernise the Policy Waiver processProvide policy guidance and interpretation to specialist investigation teams and HR on policy requirements and specific casesSkills requiredMinimum:Experience in designing, drafting and maintaining cyber & information security policies, standards and procedures across their full lifecycleExtensive working knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CIS), CIS ControlsEssential:Understanding of technical security controls, including network security, cloud security, identity and access management and vulnerability managementWorking knowledge of Information Management practices and Data Privacy legislationDemonstrated experience in dealing with stakeholders at all levels (including Director level)Solid experience in delivering organisational changeRisk identification, articulation and managementBenefits25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysNon-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 annuallyColleagues 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. A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleA flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyleFor a full list of our benefits and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.Our 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 close: 11th November 2026 at 11:59pmCV Review/Shortlist: 13th November 2026Interview: w/c 23rd November 2026  Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.SummaryLocation: London; Leeds; EdinburghType: Full time