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FCA Graduate Development Programme

at Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

The UK's financial regulator. Shape rules for banks, markets, and consumer protection.

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Year 1 TC

GBP 45k

Acceptance

<3%

Apply By

December

Interview Time

16 weeks

About This Program

FCA's 2-year graduate scheme spans Policy, Supervision, Enforcement, and Markets. Regulate 50,000+ UK financial firms. Direct exposure to high-profile cases (crypto, PPI, LIBOR).

What You'll Do

Rotate across FCA divisions (Supervision, Enforcement, Policy, Markets)
Investigate financial misconduct and fraud
Shape rules for banks, insurers, asset managers, crypto firms
Study for ICMA, CFA, or legal qualifications

Eligibility

Degree: Bachelor's (2:1 minimum), Master's, JD/LLB
GPA: 2:1 degree
Preferred Majors: Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, Any analytical
Year Level: senior, graduate

Visa Sponsorship

H1B Sponsorship

OPT / CPT

Compensation Breakdown

Base Salary

GBP 38k-43k

Year 1 Total

GBP 45k

Benefits

FCA pension (12% employer contribution)
Study support
30 days leave

Interview Process (3 rounds)

1
Online application + tests
2
Video interview
3
Assessment centre

Interview Formats

Regulatory case studiesAnalytical reasoningWritten exercise

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