Senior Specialist – FinTech (Digital/Virtual Assets Regulation)
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About the Role
Forum International Management Consulting seeks a Senior Specialist to supervise intermediary firms in Abu Dhabi, focusing on virtual assets and stablecoin regulation. The role involves desk-based and on-site inspections, risk mitigation, and regulatory framework development.
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Responsibilities
- Participate in desk based and on site inspections of supervised intermediaries
- Assist with development and follow up of risk mitigation plans, thematic reviews, and regulatory reporting
- Liaise with regulated firms to address issues identified during supervision
- Assist in developing regulatory frameworks for virtual assets and new products
- Contribute to administration of regulations, rules, and risk management for ongoing supervision
- Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting by Fintech
- Support Senior Manager and Manager in supervising intermediary firms regarding Virtual Assets and Fiat Referenced Tokens
- Continuously improve intermediary supervision practices
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree
- Professionally qualified in 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
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and negotiation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in team based environments
- High standard of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility
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Job Overview
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Posted 2 weeks ago
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, c
- Continuously improve 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 / 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.
How to Apply
- To apply for this job email your details to 111@gulfbankers.com
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