Regulatory Affairs Associate

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 YearSalary:

£38,000 per annumStart 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 monitoringAssisting in drafting communications to AFB membersAttending meetings and roundtables to take notes and produce summariesDesk based research of policy topics of relevance for non-UK headquartered banksDrafting responses to consultation papers from regulators and GovernmentDrafting briefing notesDrafting communications to external stakeholders such as the FCA, BoE, HMTCreating presentationsCommittee meeting and Policy event planning and organisationThe successful candidate will have:A 2:1 (or equivalent) degree or postgraduate degree, ideally in economics, law or politicsSome knowledge of wholesale bank/financial regulation issues in the UK, gained from study or from a previous or current roleAn ability to read detailed information and draw out the key points in a concise mannerAn interest in policy topics relevant to non-UK banks, e.g. ESG, artificial intelligence, visa and immigration, Senior Managers and Certification Regime, capital and supervisory requirementsExcellent written and verbal communication and attention to detailAn ability to work to deadlinesWhat will make you stand out?Evidence of a keen interest in banking and financial services/the CityAt 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 2025Interview Dates:

Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by Tuesday 23 September 2025Application Details:

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