Policy Manager – Regulation
London (Hybrid working policy)
Salary c£68k & Competitive Benefits

About Us

The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 42 building societies and a number of larger credit unions.  It is highly respected for its representational advocacy to external bodies such as government departments and financial services regulators.  As well as proactively campaigning on behalf of the sector, the BSA works closely with the sector to represent its interests through consultation papers and provides information and advisory services to its Members and Associates. 

In addition to the BSA’s 49 Members (building societies and credit unions) it has approximately 48 Associates (organisations which have an interest in the sector).  The BSA is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation.

The BSA currently has 25 staff in the areas of policy/representational lobbying, economics and research, external affairs, member communications, commercial activities and corporate services.

About the Role

We’re looking for a confident Policy Manager to help shape the regulatory environment on behalf of BSA members. You’ll represent member interests with regulators, government and industry bodies, develop evidence-based policy positions and clear member guidance, and lead work across key FCA regulatory areas including conduct risk, SM&CR, compliance and wider risk management, as well as financial crime, security and cyber resilience.

What you’ll do

• Handle member queries and spot new policy opportunities.
• Build evidence-led positions based on member insight.
• Represent members with regulators, government and industry bodies.
• Write consultations, briefings, updates and guidance.
• Lead panels/committees end to end (agenda, papers, minutes, actions).
• Track regulatory and market change to stay ahead (conduct, SM&CR, compliance, financial crime, cyber)


About you
Essential:
• Strong policy analysis; confident shaping evidence-based positions.
• Excellent writing: clear, concise and persuasive.
• Confident communicator with senior stakeholders and members.
• Ability to leverage planning and AI tools for efficient delivery.
• Own policy areas and deliver to deadline.
• Collaborative team player; thrives in a small team.
• Great time management; comfortable with tight deadlines.
• Degree (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years’ experience (ideally financial services or a trade body).

Desirable:
• Good grasp of UK regulation and the FCA Handbook.
• Conduct risk and/or SM&CR experience.
• Financial crime and/or security & cyber resilience know-how.

Why work for us

The competitive starting salary will depend on the successful candidate’s experience.

The BSA is committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for its employees and operates a hybrid working policy, enabling its staff to work from home for up to 50% of the time. This role can also be made available on a part-time basis for the right candidate depending on their skills and experience.

As an equal opportunities employer, the BSA is committed to offering a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. 
Staff communication and training are priorities for the organisation, and the BSA is proud to be a signatory to the Living Wage Foundation, the Women in Finance Charter and the Good Business Charter.

If you are interested in this role please submit a CV and covering letter to Melanie Eaglesham (Melanie.Eaglesham@bsa.org.uk)

Please note that we may consider applications as they are submitted and therefore you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.