Financial Conduct Authority
If you’re a graduate who’s looking for a role that can make a real impact then you’re the kind of student who’s right for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). It’s our responsibility to regulate the financial services industry – from big banks to high street lenders. The experience you gain working with us is invaluable, so no matter whether you’re passionate about regulation or would like to pursue a career in finance further down the line, a grounding at the FCA is the only place to start.
At the FCA, the consumer is at the heart of everything we do. In order to achieve our goal of making markets work well for consumers, we need people who are passionate about good conduct in the industry to take the helm. We need individuals with the skills and tenacity to see a problem and create a solution, along with those who aren’t daunted by big businesses and tackle challenges.
Don’t forget to cite Bright Network on your FCA application form, they’re keen to hear from our members.
Live opportunities
Black Futures Insight Week
Date: 14th - 16th April 2025 Timing: 9:30 to 16:30 (each day) Location: 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN Breakfast and lunch will be included. Bright Network are excited to team up with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to invite 25 of our brightest students to take part in their Black Futures Insight Week. Attendees will have the chance to learn about internship opportunities available in London, Leeds and Edinburgh and how to ace the FCA's application process. Plus, you'll make connections with several industry experts within FCA. Being offered a place on this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with a range of team members across FCA, gaining insight into the world of Regulation and the impact the organisation has across the Financial Services industry. You will hear inspiring career journeys from Black colleagues and learn from employee networks focused on diversity and inclusion. The event also includes workshops on financial literacy, CV building and creating a standout LinkedIn profile, as well as preparation for internship and graduate programme assessment centres—providing you a clear pathway to securing a spot on the 2026 Internship programme. About FCA FCA regulates the conduct of around 42,000 businesses in the UK to ensure that the financial markets work well for individuals, businesses, and for the growth and competitiveness of the UK economy. By joining FCA you’ll gain valuable experience and develop expert knowledge, helping you build the career you want whilst making a real difference for consumers of financial services across the UK. Why attend? You will receive in-depth skills sessions to help you ace the recruitment process Be the first to hear about FCA's 2026 summer internships Upon completion of the insights programme, you'll be invited to apply and be assessed for their 2026 summer internships Who can attend? You identify as Black Heritage (including, but not limited to: Black African, Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black Caribbean, Mixed – White and Black African, Other mixed Black Heritage background You're currently an undergraduate in your 1st or 2nd year of university in the UK You will be graduating in 2027 You're expected to achieve, a minimum of a 2:1 degree classification or higher You're interested in a career within the financial sector You're interested in an internship in London, Leeds or Edinburgh How to apply? To secure your spot at the event, click the Apply Now button at the top of the page and complete the application form. Spaces are very limited, so we recommend you apply as early as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. The FCA are happy to support all reasonable UK domestic travel expenses for attendees on the insight programme, if successful we can contact you to discuss details for this.
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