Requirements
Requires a minimum bachelor's degree in finance, computer science/engineering, or business. Must have at least 6 years of experience in compliance, risk assessment, regulatory review, or audit for financial intermediaries, with qualifications in blockchain or digital assets. Strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills are essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Finance, Business Analysis & Consulting
Company Industry
Banking & Financial Services
Financial services regulatory authority overview
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is responsible for the regulation of financial services activities in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)—an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
The Fintech Department, within the Authorisation & Fintech Division of the FSRA, is responsible for the regulatory oversight of intermediary firms conducting regulated activities in relation to virtual assets (VAs) and fiat-referenced tokens (FRTs). This includes entities engaged in issuance of FRTs, safekeeping of VAs/FRTs, VA-related trading and investments, and other non-exchange services.
Role overview
This senior specialist role sits within the Fintech Supervision (Intermediary) team and will be directly responsible for the day-to-day supervisory oversight of VA broker-dealer entities. These entities typically carry out regulated activities such as dealing in investments (as principal or agent) and providing custody under a financial services permission (FSP) granted by the FSRA. The role involves complex supervisory challenges posed by virtual asset intermediaries, including systemic risk considerations, cross-border regulatory coordination, and technology-driven business models.
Operational responsibilities
Participates in desk-based and on-site inspections, reviewing policies, operations, and business models of supervised intermediaries to ensure alignment with the FSRA’s regulatory framework.
Assists with the development and follow-up of risk mitigation plans, thematic reviews, and regulatory reporting associated with intermediary firms.
Liaises with regulated firms to address issues identified during supervision and facilitates improvement in governance and risk management practices.
Assists in the development of regulatory frameworks to address risks faced by regulated entities’ adoption and use of virtual assets, including new products offered by regulated entities.
Contributes to the administration of regulations, rules, and risk management for the ongoing supervision of intermediary firms.
Contributes to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting by Fintech.
Strategic responsibilities
Supports the senior manager and manager in supervising intermediary firms carrying out regulated activities in relation to virtual assets and fiat-referenced tokens, focusing on detailed reviews, regulatory returns, and risk assessments relevant to firm-level risks such as prudential, operational, conduct, and financial crime.
Continuously improves intermediary supervision practices to ensure that ADGM takes a leading role in virtual asset and stablecoin related market developments.
Education
Minimum bachelor’s degree.
Professionally qualified in one of the following disciplines: finance, computer science/engineering, business, or related field.
Work experience
Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, risk assessment, regulatory review, or external/internal audit for financial intermediaries.
Qualifications or competency relating to blockchain technologies, digital assets, or related disciplines.
Good written and oral communication skills; able to clearly report findings and recommendations.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments and to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
High standard of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility.
Desirable
Advanced degree or professional certifications in compliance or risk management (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CFA).
Familiarity with supervisory technology (SupTech) and regulatory technology (RegTech) systems.
Experience working on or supporting regulatory inspections, thematic reviews, or remediation programs at regulator or within regulated firms.
Project management experience, preferably within a financial supervisory context.
Exposure to ADGM or UAE regulatory systems and standards.
Proficiency in Arabic language and understanding of multicultural environments.
Familiarity with ADGM-specific rules and business culture.
Exposure to international regulatory engagement and policy development.
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