Regulatory Affairs Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Regulatory engagement Policy development UK payments sector knowledge Financial services regulation Analysis of regulatory requirements Preparing written materials for regulators Stakeholder management Governance

FULL DESCRIPTION

Regulatory Affairs Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] in London (Hybrid) - Permanent, Full-time

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Manager to focus on how [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] works with its regulators across the UK payments landscape.

Accountabilities

  • Assess regulatory developments and expectations to identify implications for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] projects, programmes, and business operations.
  • Prepare clear, well-evidenced submissions and responses to regulators, including explaining governance, assurance, and delivery approaches.
  • Manage day-to-day engagement with allocated regulators, ensuring communications are accurate, timely, and aligned across [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
  • Provide regulatory advice to project and programme teams, helping them understand regulatory obligations and expectations.
  • Identify and document regulatory risks and issues within assigned areas, and develop options to address them.
  • Coordinate internal input from subject matter experts and senior stakeholders to form agreed regulatory positions.
  • Research and analyse regulatory policy changes to support horizon scanning and forward planning.
  • Support executive and board level discussions by preparing concise analysis and recommendations on regulatory matters.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Experience working in a regulated environment in the UK, with direct responsibility for regulatory engagement or policy development.
  • Knowledge of the UK payments sector or wider financial services regulation, including economic, prudential, or competition regulation.
  • Experience analysing regulatory requirements and translating them into clear advice or documented positions.
  • Experience preparing written materials for regulators, senior management, or governance forums.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Behaviours

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our behaviours are central to who we are and how we operate. They bring our values to life, shape our culture, and guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and respond to challenges across the payments ecosystem.

Inclusivity

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements.

Who we are

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis.

Benefits & additional information

  • 12% Non-contributory pension
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Season ticket loan
  • Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum
  • Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week)

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