FCA Disability & Neurodiversity Insight Day 1st April 2026

 Explore purpose led careers.

Are you a university student with a disability* or a neurodiverse condition? Join us for an inclusive and empowering Insight Day designed to help you explore what a career at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could look like – with a dedicated focus on our Internships and Graduate Programmes.

This event offers a supportive environment where you can learn about our impact in the Financial Services industry, meet the people who shape our inclusive culture, and build the confidence and skills to take your next step.

What will the insight day offer?

• Explore careers at the FCA and discover the breadth of internship and graduate pathways available across regulation, data, economics, finance, and more.
• Hear directly from FCA professionals, including early career colleagues, about their journeys and what it’s like to work here
• Learn how to positively position your disability and identify the skills and strengths you have developed from managing your disability
• Take part in an empowerment session designed to build confidence, self-advocacy, and how to access the support you require to perform at your best in the assessment and selection process
• Engage with FCA employee network Embrace, our disability and neurodiversity network, to learn about colleagues lived experiences and support available.
• Build practical recruitment skills through a dedicated session including an assessment centre exercise simulation

Who is this suitable for?

• 1^st and 2^nd years
• On track for a 2:1 (if known at this stage)
• Those exploring roles in finance, data, change management, economics
• Those with a declared or known disability or neurodiverse condition

* Disability includes, but is not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

To apply:

Please complete the application here and include your CV. All applications must be made through MyPlus Students’ Club

Using AI in your application:

• You may use AI to research the FCA and what we do
• You may use AI to help format your CV, and provide structure however please don’t submit AI generated content without personalisation
• Please do not use AI or another person to complete the response to the motivational question in your application form. We value your personalised and authentic responses to this question

Event details:

When: Wednesday 1st April 2026, 10:00 to 16:00

Where: East London (Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

Thank you for your interest in the FCA Insight Event.

Applications have now closed.