Regulatory Affairs Associate
£38,000 per annum
Job Details
Is this your next job Read the full description below to find out, and do not hesitate to make an application.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 roleThe 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 tasksThe 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 and Certification Regime, capital and supervisory requirements·
excellent written and verbal communication and attention to detail·
an ability to work to deadlinesWhat 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 2025Interview Dates:
Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted by Tuesday 23 September 2025Application Details : To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter of a maximum of one page ..... full job details .....
Negotiable