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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Policy Lead (APP - Authorised Push Payment) Fraud - 12-month Fixed Term Contract - **Company:** Financial Conduct Authority - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** £66,600.0 - £85,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Payment Systems, Payment Service Provider - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7ec65bf31067b4c2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Project management?, Minimum: * Demonstrable experience leading analytical or policy-focused teams within areas such as economic regulation, competition policy, financial markets, payment services, or other regulated sectors * Substantial experience in developing, shaping and implementing regulatory policy, with clear evidence of impact * Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality policy recommendations, alongside experience managing and influencing senior stakeholders Essential: * Effective project management and prioritisation skills, particularly in the context of working on complex projects and/or issues * A detailed understanding of the PSR's work on APP scams * Effective analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience applying such skills while handling complex projects and tight deadlines, with a degree of ambiguity * Well-developed written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present confidently on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders and within tight deadlines * Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build productive and constructive relationships with both internal and external senior-level stakeholders * Solid strategic awareness of issues relevant to the PSR's work and the environment in which the PSR operates * Previous experience of line managing people ## Description Every time anyone uses a cash machine, transfers money, uses contactless, or gets paid, they use a payment system. Payment systems are always evolving and the PSR is here to make sure they work well for everyone. Follow this link to find out more About The PSR. The PSR is an independent economic regulator led by Managing Director, David Geale - who is also FCA Executive Director, Payments and Digital Finance. Operationally the PSR is currently an independent subsidiary of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), however in March 2025 the Prime Minister announced that the PSR would be consolidated into the FCA, a pragmatic next step in simplifying regulation of payments. This transition is likely to complete in 2027, and the Government has been clear that payment systems must continue to be effectively regulated. For the time being, therefore, the PSR continues to focus on delivering its important and impactful programme of work, collaborating closely with the FCA. The Policy team drives delivery of our strategy, providing you with an exciting opportunity to work on policy development and analysis, project delivery and stakeholder engagement. In April, we published our Annual plan and budget which sets out in detail our work programme for 2025/26. Role responsibilities * Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver high-quality policy development and analysis, including playing a leading role in the review of the PSR's fraud reimbursement policy following the independent review by Frontier Economics * Oversee the ongoing monitoring and effective operation of the PSR's APP scams programme, ensuring timely responses to queries and correspondence and contributing to briefings and stakeholder communications * Support the development of team strategy, priorities and work planning, including improving methodologies and practices, resolving complex technical issues and contributing to the technical leadership of the team * Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and present policy recommendations and analysis to the PSR Executive Committee and Board * Report to the Policy Manager responsible for the PSR's APP scams work and undertake line management responsibilities, including objective setting, performance management, coaching and supporting the professional development of team members * Contribute to building a positive, collaborative and effective culture across the wider team and directorate * Engage actively with key stakeholders across government, regulators, industry and trade bodies to support policy development and delivery ## Related Videos - [Migrating half a million users to a new payment service provider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/730-migrating-half-a-million-users-to-a-new-payment-service-provider) - [Windtalker and DotID for the DotWallet SDK ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/150-windtalker-and-dotid-for-the-dotwallet-sdk) - [Policy as [versioned] code - you're doing it wrong](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/532-policy-as-versioned-code-you-re-doing-it-wrong) - [Enterprise Python: Software That Lives Long And Prosper](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/946-enterprise-python-software-that-lives-long-and-prosper) - [Great DevEx and Regulatory Compliance - Possible?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1426-great-devex-and-regulatory-compliance-possible) - [Miner fee calculation and merchant API - new tools for the Bitcoin SV network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/28-miner-fee-calculation-and-merchant-api-new-tools-for-the-bitcoin-sv-network) ## Related Articles - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [How to Respond to the “Why Do You Deserve a Promotion?” Question](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/416-how-to-respond-to-the-why-do-you-deserve-a-promotion-question) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Apple iOS vs. Web Apps affects us all - help the OWA to ensure you can release apps for everyone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/389-apple-ios-vs-web-apps-affects-us-all-help-the-owa-to-ensure-you-can-release-apps-for-everyone) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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