What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Banking and Resolution Strategy, HM TREASURY position at Guardian Jobs?
We're looking for an outstanding leader with expertise in financial services regulation and a strong track record of delivering change in complex policy environments.
You will bring a strong understanding of banking regulation and financial stability, coupled with the ability to navigate complex partner landscapes and provide strategic advice at the highest levels of government.
About The Team
The Banking and Resolution Strategy (BARS) team sits at the heart of HM Treasury's work to maintain a resilient, competitive and innovative financial services sector. We are responsible for developing policy on banking regulation, bank resolution, ring-fencing, prudential reform and financial stability, working closely with Ministers, the Bank of England, regulators and industry partners.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile team shaping the future of UK financial services regulation and ensuring the UK's framework continues to protect taxpayers, support consumers and maintain the UK's position as a leading global financial centre.
About The Job
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead HM Treasury's Banking and Resolution Strategy (BARS) team, overseeing a high-profile portfolio covering banking regulation, bank resolution, ring-fencing and prudential reform.
You will lead a team of around 20 colleagues, advise Ministers and senior officials on complex financial sector issues, and work closely with key partners including the Bank of England, FCA, Financial Services Compensation Scheme, UKAR and UK Government Investments.
Key Responsibilities Include
We're looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with strong expertise in financial services regulation and a proven track record of delivering complex policy reform.
You Will Bring
A degree in economics, finance, central banking or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in financial sector regulation.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk
You will bring a strong understanding of banking regulation and financial stability, coupled with the ability to navigate complex partner landscapes and provide strategic advice at the highest levels of government.
About The Team
The Banking and Resolution Strategy (BARS) team sits at the heart of HM Treasury's work to maintain a resilient, competitive and innovative financial services sector. We are responsible for developing policy on banking regulation, bank resolution, ring-fencing, prudential reform and financial stability, working closely with Ministers, the Bank of England, regulators and industry partners.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-profile team shaping the future of UK financial services regulation and ensuring the UK's framework continues to protect taxpayers, support consumers and maintain the UK's position as a leading global financial centre.
About The Job
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead HM Treasury's Banking and Resolution Strategy (BARS) team, overseeing a high-profile portfolio covering banking regulation, bank resolution, ring-fencing and prudential reform.
You will lead a team of around 20 colleagues, advise Ministers and senior officials on complex financial sector issues, and work closely with key partners including the Bank of England, FCA, Financial Services Compensation Scheme, UKAR and UK Government Investments.
Key Responsibilities Include
- Leading HM Treasury's work on banking regulation, bank resolution and ring-fencing policy.
- Delivering major financial services reforms, including prudential regulation and Basel 3.1 implementation.
- Providing strategic advice to Ministers and senior leaders on complex regulatory issues.
- Building influential relationships across government, regulators and industry.
- Leading and developing a high-performing team while driving delivery across a demanding policy portfolio.
- Ensuring effective stewardship of HM Treasury's residual UKAR liabilities and associated risks.
We're looking for an experienced and inspiring leader with strong expertise in financial services regulation and a proven track record of delivering complex policy reform.
You Will Bring
- Deep knowledge of the financial sector, particularly banking regulation and its legislative framework.
- Experience leading policy development across complex and strategically important issues.
- Outstanding leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively.
- Strong relationship-building skills and experience working collaboratively across government, regulators and industry.
A degree in economics, finance, central banking or a related discipline, or equivalent experience in financial sector regulation.
Some of the Benefits our people love!
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant). Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month
- Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours)
- Generous parental and adoption leave packages
- Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%
- Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances
- A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity
If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at hrrecruitment@hmtreasury.gov.uk