Senior Specialist FinTech; Digital​/Virtual Assets Regulation

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 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, including adoption and use of virtual assets and new products offered by regulated entities.
• Contributes to the administration of regulations, rules and risk management for the ongoing supervision of intermediary firms and to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting by Fintech.

• 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.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree; professionally qualified in Finance, Computer Science/Engineering, Business or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, risk assessment, regulatory review or external/internal audit for financial intermediaries.
• Qualifications/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.