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Assistant Private Secretary (General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer’s office)


Company : UK Regulators' Network


Location : Leeds, England


Created : 2026-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Financial Conduct Authority Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK. About the role The General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer is responsible for the Legal, Risk and Compliance Oversight and Corporate Governance Divisions of the Financial Conduct Authority. Reporting to the Private Secretary, you will support the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer. In this role, you will gain exposure to a range of strategic and operational issues, with a primary focus on operational coordination, information management and action tracking, ensuring the Private Secretary is supported with timely and accurate information to enable delivery of priorities. This will involve working closely with the team in the office and colleagues across the three Divisions, including each of the Senior Leadership Teams. The role is likely to be particularly interesting to those looking for a challenge and who can respond to time‑sensitive issues while maintaining quality. Candidates are not required to have a legal background. Role ResponsibilitiesAssist the Private Secretary in supporting the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer Act as a central coordination point for internal and external stakeholders in their engagement with the General Counsel and Chief Risk Officer escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Private Secretary Support others in the office with operational matters including budget oversight, business continuity management, risk management and governance meeting coordination and prepare minutes with accuracy Help to prepare and maintain spreadsheets and management information for reporting to Executive Committees Take responsibility for monitoring action items and providing regular progress updates Support with coordinating briefings and information flows across the GC and CRO’s office Contribute to the smooth and consistent operation GC and CRO’s office processesLocation London, Edinburgh, Leeds Contract Type Full time, Permanent Profession Corporate Working Pattern Flexible working, Hybrid Closing Date 25/04/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr