Policy Adviser – Prudential Banking

About the role

The role is located at Feethams House in Darlington and involves influencing decision-making that affects the UK's financial system. The role is part of the Treasury, collaborating on policies that promote responsible public spending and sustainable economic growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading on key aspects of HM Treasury’s work on the Financial Policy Committee (FPC) review of bank capital.
• Leading HMT’s work on the prudential treatment of cryptoassets, in collaboration with the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
• Advising senior officials and Ministers on how UK regulators are implementing new rules on bank capital requirements and securitization.
• Supporting HM Treasury’s work assessing the impact of EU banking regulation on the UK and identifying appropriate mitigants to support the growth and competitiveness of the UK banking sector.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of prudential regulation, including frameworks such as Basel 3.1, and monitoring developments in other jurisdictions' implementation and the implications for the UK.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across the PRA, FCA, industry, and HM Treasury to support effective policymaking.
• Contributing to the wider work of the department to ensure financial regulation and policy supports competitiveness and growth, while maintaining financial stability.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills to provide the best quality advice to seniors and ministers. Interpersonal skills to be able to take forward challenging long-term policy projects while delivering short-term tasks - such as briefing requests, at pace. The ability to develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support and influence policy development. Sound judgement to make effective policy decisions and progress policy work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave - 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.

Outstanding Pension Scheme - Defined Benefit pension with employer contributions of 28.97%.

Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).

Advance Schemes & Discounts - Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

Pay

£43,090 per annum.

Schedule

Flexible & Hybrid Working - Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).