{"id":97927,"date":"2026-08-23T12:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/job\/senior-specialist-fintech-supervision\/"},"modified":"2026-08-23T12:11:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T08:11:54","slug":"senior-specialist-fintech-supervision","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/herecareers.com\/ar\/job\/senior-specialist-fintech-supervision\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Specialist \u2013 FinTech Supervision"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) is responsible for the regulation of Financial Services activities in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) \u2014 an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. <\/p>\n

ADGM comprises three independent authorities: the Registration Authority (RA), the FSRA, and ADGM Courts. Together, they ensure ADGM operates in accordance with international best practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide. <\/p>\n

The FSRA was established to foster a progressive financial services environment and uphold the integrity of ADGM. Its regulatory frameworks are benchmarked to global standards, ensuring financial entities operate with clarity and certainty, market participants compete on a level playing field, and investor interests are safeguarded. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

The role reports to the Manager \u2013 Supervision (Intermediary) and requires close collaboration with colleagues across the Authorisation & Fintech division and the wider FSRA. <\/p>\n

Operational responsibilities <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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  1. Participates in desk-based and on-site inspections, reviewing policies, operations, and business models of supervised intermediaries to ensure alignment with the FSRA\u2019s regulatory framework. <\/li>\n
  2. Assists with the development and follow-up of risk mitigation plans, thematic reviews, and regulatory reporting associated with intermediary firms. <\/li>\n
  3. Liaises with regulated firms to address issues identified during supervision and facilitates improvement in governance and risk management practices. <\/li>\n
  4. Assist in the development of regulatory frameworks to address risks faced by regulated entities\u2019 adoption and use of virtual assets, including new products offered by regulated entities. <\/li>\n
  5. Contributes to the administration of regulations, rules and risk management for the ongoing supervision of intermediary firms. <\/li>\n
  6. Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting by Fintech. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Strategic responsibilities <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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    1. 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. <\/li>\n
    2. Continuously improve intermediary supervision practices to ensure that ADGM takes a leading role in virtual asset and stablecoin related market developments. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      People management <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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      1. Support the Manager in ensuring that Supervision (Intermediary) operates responsibly and proficiently. <\/li>\n
      2. Embed the culture and vision in Fintech by role-modelling organisational behaviours through performance management, feedback and coaching. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Information Security related <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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        1. Understand, adopt, adhere and practice responsibilities or controls as per ADGM Information Security policy and as per best practices explained in the induction and awareness sessions. <\/li>\n
        2. Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0639\u0644\u064a\u0645 <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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          1. Minimum Bachelor\u2019s degree. <\/li>\n
          2. Professionally qualified in one of the following disciplines: Finance, computer science\/ engineering, business, or related field. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u0627\u0644\u062e\u0628\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0645\u0644\u064a\u0629: <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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            1. Minimum 6 years of experience in compliance, risk assessment, regulatory review, or external\/internal audit for financial intermediaries. <\/li>\n
            2. Qualifications \/ competency relating to blockchain technologies, digital assets or related disciplines. <\/li>\n
            3. Good written and oral communication skills; able to clearly report findings and recommendations. <\/li>\n
            4. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and negotiation skills. <\/li>\n
            5. Ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments and to influence both internal and external stakeholders. <\/li>\n
            6. High standard of personal ethics, integrity, and responsibility. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Desirable: <\/strong> <\/p>\n

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              1. Advanced degree or professional certifications in compliance or risk management (e.g., ICA, ACAMS, CFA). <\/li>\n
              2. Familiarity with supervisory technology (SupTech) and regulatory technology (RegTech) systems. <\/li>\n
              3. Experience working on or supporting regulatory inspections, thematic reviews, or remediation programs at regulator or within regulated firms. <\/li>\n
              4. Project management experience, preferably within a financial supervisory context. <\/li>\n
              5. Exposure to ADGM or UAE regulatory systems and standards. <\/li>\n
              6. Proficiency in Arabic language and understanding of multicultural environments. <\/li>\n
              7. Familiarity with ADGM-specific rules and business culture. <\/li>\n
              8. Exposure to international regulatory engagement and policy development. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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