Panel Members for Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC)

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Employed by: Financial Conduct Authority

Job Title: Panel Members for Regulatory Decisions Committee (RDC)

Salary or salary range: £125 per hour (10-12 days per annum minimum commitment)

Contract type: Part-time

Location of position: London

Application deadline: August 18, 2025 – 12.00 noon

Now is an exciting time to be working with the FCA during its current period of transformation in organisation, process and technology to become a more forward-thinking, proactive regulator. It is important that the RDC continues to have the appropriate mix of different skills and perspectives in conducting its important decision making role in enforcement cases.

The RDC is a committee of the FCA Board. It takes contested enforcement decisions on behalf of the FCA and operates separately from the rest of the organisation. The RDC isn't an appeal body, or a court of law, but is the final stage of decision-making within the FCA.

By ensuring that regulatory decisions are made in a transparent, fair, independent and consistent manner, the RDC helps to foster an environment of trust and stability in the financial sector.

We welcome applications from people with previous experience at a senior decision-making level, such as Boards, Committees or Tribunals. You will be able to evidence expert knowledge of one of the following: payment systems and the markets for services provided by payment technology (such as cryptoassets), financial services (including retail and wholesale markets), consumer protection, financial crime, regulation and compliance.

Panel members will bring a demonstrable ability to assimilate and analyse large amounts of complex and conflicting information and experience of working collaboratively with others to reach objective, evidence-based decisions and sound judgement. You will be motivated by a desire to positively influence UK financial services or payment systems, to protect consumers and maintain the integrity of financial markets, and to make payment systems work well for users. Strong personal values and principles, which align with those of the FCA, and an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion will underpin the skills and attributes needed for this role.

Panel Member roles are part-time. RDC case work may be irregular in frequency or low in volume but may require extensive time commitment during the progress of a particular or complex case. Meetings will take place in person (usually at the FCA office in Stratford, London). In addition to case commitments, panel members are expected to make themselves available to attend up to three days a year of general meetings and training.

Disability Confident Scheme: As part of the disability confident scheme, the FCA guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Closing Date for applications: August 18, 2025 – 12.00 noon

Panel Members should expect to commit 10-12 days per annum and be eligible for a fee of £125 per hour. Time commitment can vary, at a minimum it is anticipated that panel members will attend three all-day training sessions over the year in addition to cases. Simple matters may take up to 2-5 days of candidate time going all the way up to 25-30 days for more complex or novel matters.

How to Apply

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