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Job titles

The following generic job titles apply to staff appointed to jobs at the FSA:

• Director/Head of Department – Carries responsibility for the executive management of a specific area of regulation, regulated market or operational area;

• Manager – Leader of a team responsible for a particular regulatory activity or operational area that applies/requires specialist technical knowledge or acquired business experience;

• Technical Specialist - Carries responsibility for providing expert advice to colleagues and/or applies knowledge to undertake or manage highly complex tasks and projects. The role requires in-depth specialist knowledge and experience of the relevant sector or specialism, which is likely to be particularly valuable or scarce in the market.
  

• Associate – Carries responsibility for the execution of delegated tasks in a specific area of regulation or operational area, using specific technical expertise. The level of exposure and autonomy will vary depending on the experience of the Associate.

• Administrator/ Secretary – Carries responsibility for a diverse range of administrative/ support duties.

Additionally, with line management approval, more descriptive job titles may be used as appropriate e.g. on business cards.