Specialist - Supervision
ADGMUnited Arab Emirates18 hours ago
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Job Description
The FSRA is responsible for the regulation of Financial Services providers in the ADGM and for the supervision of regulated activities.
The Supervision Division consists of the Supervision Department and the Markets Department. The Supervision Department is responsible for the supervision of banks, insurance companies, money service providers and capital markets intermediaries. The Supervision Department follows a holistic, proactive risk-based approach to supervision of financial service providers.
The Specialist role works closely with the Managers and Senior Managers to assist in the implementation of the supervisory framework and in the supervision of a portfolio of financial institutions, consistently with FSRA’s regulations and risk appetite and international best practices.
Strategic responsibilities
The FSRA was established to advocate a progressive financial services environment and uphold the integrity of ADGM. The FSRA’s policies are aligned with internationally recognised standards and ensure that financial entities operate with certainty, market participants thrive in an equal level-playing environment, and the interests of investors are safeguarded.
About The Team
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire 114 hectares of Al Maryah Island.
ADGM's three independent authorities - the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts - together ensure that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide.
The FSRA is responsible for the regulation of Financial Services providers in the ADGM and for the supervision of regulated activities.
The Supervision Division consists of the Supervision Department and the Markets Department. The Supervision Department is responsible for the supervision of banks, insurance companies, money service providers and capital markets intermediaries. The Supervision Department follows a holistic, proactive risk-based approach to supervision of financial service providers.
The Specialist role works closely with the Managers and Senior Managers to assist in the implementation of the supervisory framework and in the supervision of a portfolio of financial institutions, consistently with FSRA’s regulations and risk appetite and international best practices.
Strategic responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of the short- and long-term objectives of the Supervision Section.
- Assist in developing, enhancing, and implementing the framework, policies, rules and procedures for governing and supervising financial institutions.
- Assist in supervising firms’ compliance with relevant rules and regulations and in their periodic impact/risk assessment, with in-depth guidance given by the Line Manager and senior management.
- Assist in the periodic risk assessment of firms, the drafting of the supervisory work plan, and the execution of the supervisory work plan, including the planning and executing of supervisory reviews and drafting and communication of recommendations, with in-depth guidance given by the Line Manager and senior management
- Assist in the ongoing analysis of prudential condition of the assigned institutions and their conduct of business
- Responsible for/assist in taking prompt action against deficiencies and non-compliances identified including periodic follow-up to ensure timely resolution of deficiencies.
- Build relationships with regulated institutions and other stakeholders, both internal and external to FSRA/ADGM.
- Assist in implementing policies, rules and processes, including appropriate documentation for all assigned institutions.
- Deliver additional tasks that may be delegated from the Line Manager and senior management.
- Liaise with other internal stakeholders such as Authorisation and/or other FSRA groups, as appropriate.
- Participate and deliver on projects that may be allocated thereto.
- 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.
- Maintain confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 4-6 years of experience in financial supervision in one or more financial sectors.
- Good knowledge of one or more sector regulations, products, services, and market practices.
- Good knowledge of Financial Crime prevention regulations and requirements.
- Good communications skills both in writing and orally.
- Results-oriented team player.
- Good influencing and negotiation skills.
- Working well in a collaborative environment with a team of diverse professionals.
- Entry level planning, organisation and analytical skills.
- Strong sense of responsibility and impeccable integrity.
- Positive “can-do” attitude, eager to take on additional responsibilities.
- Eager to learn additional skills, both technically and behaviourally.
- Fluent in business English.
- Industry experience in Financial Services.
- Degree qualification in one of the following disciplines: Finance, Banking and Accounting, Risk Management, Law or related disciplines.
- Proficient in Arabic or other language(s) and understanding of the Arabic Culture
The FSRA was established to advocate a progressive financial services environment and uphold the integrity of ADGM. The FSRA’s policies are aligned with internationally recognised standards and ensure that financial entities operate with certainty, market participants thrive in an equal level-playing environment, and the interests of investors are safeguarded.
About The Team
Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.
Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire 114 hectares of Al Maryah Island.
ADGM's three independent authorities - the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts - together ensure that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide.
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