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Policy Manager- Prudential Regulation
London (Hybrid working policy)
Competitive Salary & Benefits

About Us
The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 43 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 are looking to recruit a Policy Manager to help shape prudential regulation in the UK.  The successful candidate will play an important role in representing and advising our members.  Reporting to the Head of Prudential Regulation, this position will offer the successful candidate an amount of responsibility and autonomy. Key policy responsibilities will include:-
 
  • PRA Prudential regulation for building societies and credit unions;
  • Wider financial regulation related areas, such as FSCS, fees and levies and taxation matters;
  • Regulatory and financial reporting.

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is keen to broaden their experience, while working alongside other technical experts within the small BSA team and wider membership.  It is a time when the PRA is implementing Basel 3.1 directly into the PRA Rulebook as it resumes responsibility for on shored EU legislation in the post-Brexit environment and, at the same time, is developing a new and more proportionate “Strong and Simple” regime for non-systemic firms.

 
  • To represent the interests of members and credit unions to a wide range of stakeholders (especially the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and HM Treasury), other policy makers and stakeholders on a range of prudential policy and regulation matters (including financial and regulatory reporting).
 
  • To provide advice and guidance to BSA members and BSA colleagues on all related areas of prudential policy and regulation (including financial and regulatory reporting), in order to establish and maintain a favourable operating environment for members.
 
  • To coordinate and participate at panel/committee meetings, seminars, webinars and conferences on areas of responsibility, preparing agendas, minutes and programmes, using AI tools as appropriate. 
 
  • To keep abreast of current developments on areas of responsibility, and the markets of members generally to anticipate future areas of work. 
About you

The ideal candidate will have/be:
Essential:
 
  • Approximately 3 years’ experience within financial services, trade associations, regulators, central government or other relevant environments.
  • Highly developed policy analysis skills with an ability to see wider, strategic issues and to meet strict deadlines.
  • Ability to interpret and apply banking, building society and credit union prudential requirements and legislation.
  • Ability to represent members’ views effectively to external bodies and create and develop policy.
  • Ability to build strong relationships to become a trusted adviser to stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and diplomatic skills to meet the responsibilities representing members’ interests to external stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, flexible, ability to pick up a range of policy areas at short notice and proactive approach.
  • Ability to leverage planning and AI tools for efficient delivery.

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Desirable:
 
  • Working knowledge of the PRA regulatory environment.
  • Degree-level finance-related qualification is an advantage but not essential


Why work for us
The generous benefits package includes 26 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 30 days), a group personal pension scheme, BUPA, life assurance and permanent health insurance. 

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.

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