FCA aims to double size of Leeds and Edinburgh offices to more than 1,000 staff

"Since 2021, we doubled the size of our office in Edinburgh and opened one in Leeds. Together, they’re the base for nearly 11 per cent of our workforce.

"We will continue to draw on the skills across the country, aiming to at least double the number of colleagues, to over 1,000, based at our Leeds and Edinburgh offices over the next five years.”

In January, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened further floor space at its existing base at 6 Queen Street, Leeds increasing it by an additional 5,000 square feet.

First opened in 2022, the FCA’s regional office in Leeds is now a base for more than 300 employees, with around 100 more people expected to be welcomed into the additional space this year.

The new floor space was officially opened by the FCA's chief executive Nikhil Rathi.

Speaking in January, Mr Rathi said: “I’m delighted to open the new floor here in Leeds today. The expansion provides further opportunity for us to benefit from a broader talent pool, offering different perspectives and experiences, meaning we can better represent the communities we serve.”

In January, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire said: “The Financial Conduct Authority’s expansion is fantastic for our region, cementing West Yorkshire as the regional leader for financial services.”