William Bates

William Bates is an experienced policy advisor currently serving as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Financial Conduct Authority since September 2025, focusing on Consumer Finance policy. Previously, William worked as a Policy Associate at the Payment Systems Regulator, contributing to Open Banking and payment policies, and held a Policy Advisor position at the Department for Business and Trade, where contributions spanned company law and economic crime. William's earlier experience includes a summer internship at the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, gaining insights into public sector procurement, and a role as a part-time assistant to a campaign manager for a major UK political party, where event organization and campaign support were key responsibilities. William holds a BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of the West of England.