Regulatory Affairs Associate in Greater London

Job description

Job Details

Location: Hybrid (City of London office for a minimum of 3 days per week)

Length of Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probation period)

Holidays: 25 days per year, plus a break between Christmas and New Year

Salary: £38,000 per annum

Start Date: December 2025/January 2026 (to be discussed)

About the role

The Association of Foreign Banks (AFB) is a trade association which represents 170 foreign banks in the UK, advocating for their interests to the Government and regulators (https://www.foreignbanks.org.uk/)

You will work with the Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs (and colleagues in the policy team) to: (a) provide access for AFB members to Government, policy makers and regulators; (b) aggregate and represent members’ views and opinions to help shape and influence the UK political and regulatory agenda on behalf of AFB members; and (c) monitor key regulatory and political developments that affect AFB members.

 

Your main responsibilities will include:

·         Regulatory and political monitoring

·         Assisting in drafting communications to AFB members

·         Attending meetings and roundtables to take notes and produce summaries

·         Desk based research of policy topics of relevance for non-UK headquartered banks

·         Drafting responses to consultation papers from regulators and Government

·         Drafting briefing notes

·         Drafting communications to external stakeholders such as the FCA, BoE, HMT

·         Creating presentations

·         Committee meeting and Policy event planning and organisation

·         Ad-hoc administrative tasks

The successful candidate will have:

·         a 2:1 (or equivalent) degree or postgraduate degree, ideally in economics, law or politics

·         some knowledge of wholesale bank/financial regulation issues in the UK, gained from study or from a previous or current role

·         an ability to read detailed information and draw out the key points in a concise manner

·         An interest in policy topics relevant to non-UK banks, e.g. ESG, artificial intelligence, visa and immigration, Senior Managers & Certification Regime, capital and supervisory requirements

·         excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail

·         an ability to work to deadlines

What will make you stand out?

·         Evidence of a keen interest in banking and financial services/the City

·         at least three months’ experience in financial services and/or a public affairs department (e.g. An internship or work placement)

Closing Date for Applications: 15 September 2025

Interview Dates: Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by Tuesday 23 September 2025

Application Details: To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter of a maximum of one page to andrew.brooke@foreignbanks.org.uk

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

10-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English