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 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. • Assist 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. • Contribute 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 improve 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 one of the following disciplines: Finance, computer science/ engineering, business, or 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.