Head of Department - Policy

Payment Systems Regulator, Head of Department - Policy The Payment Systems Regulator is an independent economic regulator led by a Managing Director, who is also Executive Director, Payments and Digital Finance for the FCA. The PSR is currently a subsidiary of the FCA, however it is to be consolidated into the FCA, simplifying payments regulation. The work of the PSR has a significant impact on millions of consumers and businesses as well as UK and international markets. It ensures firms have the interests of their clients and the integrity of the market at the heart of how they run their business; setting the standards the PSR expects firms to meet and exploring and analysing identified risks within firms in the payment systems sector. The opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the PSR''s Policy team as Head of Department. This role sits at the heart of the PSR''s work, leading high impact policy development across priority areas including card fees, variable recurring payments and Authorised Push Payment fraud. You will lead a team through a period of significant change and innovation across the PSR/FCA and the wider payments landscape, shaping pragmatic, evidence based policy that reflects the PSR''s strategic objectives and statutory duties. Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, you will use the regulator''s powers confidently and creatively to promote competition and innovation, protect consumers, and reinforce the PSR and FCA''s ..... full job details .....