There are few
jobs where you can make a real difference to the 2 million people who work in
the UK Financial Services industry, the 40 million consumers of financial
products and the stability of our economy as a whole.
From regulating
Consumer Credit to driving action on Foreign Exchange manipulation or helping
strengthen accountability in the banking sector, the FCA is working with the
industry to protect consumers, ensure the integrity of the UK financial system
and promote fair and effective competition. Our remit has expanded
significantly since our creation in 2013, with the number of firms we regulate
growing from 23,000 to nearly 45,000. We oversee conduct across the full span
of the financial sector from global investment banks to high street payday
lenders. We do this by working with consumer groups,
trade associations and professional bodies, domestic regulators, international
partners, and a wide range of other stakeholders.
Short
description:
You will get on
the job experience, while also completing an Apprenticeship in Insurance. You
will gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to start your career.
As an Insurance professional, you will understand more about the insurance
landscape, products available and the services that consumers and firms can
have access to.
We hire
Insurance Apprentices into our Supervision, Policy & Competition (SPC)
division.
Key
responsibilities
•
As part of a team and under guidance from other
supervisors, assisting in the identification of conduct risks in insurance
firms and markets
•
Taking part in meetings with firms' senior
executives. Contributing to meeting preparation and accurately recording what
was discussed
•
Reviewing information provided by firms and
other external sources to draw out and present key information
•
Participating in projects when required
•
Working across the department, division and
other FCA areas.
The work will
be both varied and challenging with an opportunity to interact with a range of
firms. The apprentice will work as part of a supportive and collaborative team
on high profile pieces of work that influence the behaviours of insurance
firms. The apprentice will have the opportunity to participate in projects
undertaken by the supervisory team.
The apprentice
will assist in the supervision of the most important retail insurance providers
in the UK market. Through this they will gain an understanding of insurers, the
market as a whole, the conduct risks firms face and our approach to supervision.
Additionally, the individual will assist in the identification of conduct risks
in insurance firms and markets
Skills
Required:
·
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages -
particularly Word, Outlook, Access Excel and PowerPoint
Personal
Qualities
·
Good computer skills
·
Strong attention to detail
·
Ability to deliver outcomes to agreed standards
and tight deadlines, while being flexible in response to conflicting priorities
·
Excellent organisational skills
·
Communication skills
·
Ability to use initiative and exercise sound
judgment
·
Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability
to establish, develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
·
Enthusiasm and drive to work as part of a team
to get things done
Pension/benefits:
Career and family leave, flexible working options, a minimum of 25 days’
holiday, a non-contributory pension, private healthcare, interest-free season
ticket loans, a performance-based bonus, a subsidised on-site fitness centre
(London only), a subsidised restaurant, charity and volunteering initiatives,
sports and social clubs, a reflection and multi-faith room and free eye tests.
Minimum
qualifications required (e.g. GCSEs/A-Levels): Minimum of 2 A Levels or
equivalent at grade 4 (C) in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) including Maths
and English or equivalent qualifications.
Additional Information: Please note that this role does not meet the
government eligibility criteria detailed on gov.uk
for visa sponsorship. We’re therefore unable to sponsor visas for this
programme.
Employment start date: Monday 1st September 2025
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £23,000
Working hours: 35 hours per week
PLEASE
NOTE:
·
Your application and any work you submit
throughout the recruitment process must be all your own. You will not allow
another person to complete any parts of the assessment nor submit responses
provided or generated by an AI assistant or other similar software.
·
For
the 2025 Insurance Level 4 Apprenticeship submit your online application by Sunday
20th April 2025. However, we recruit on a rolling basis and therefore
encourage early applications.
