Manager – Supervision (Intermediary)

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

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.

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.

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.

This Manager 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 requires navigating complex supervisory challenges posed by virtual asset intermediaries, including systemic risk considerations, cross-border regulatory coordination, and technology-driven business models.

The role reports to the Senior Manager – Supervision (Intermediary) and requires close collaboration with colleagues across the Authorisation & Fintech division and the wider FSRA.

Operational responsibilities

Implements operational risk management frameworks specific to intermediary firms carrying out regulated activities in relation to Virtual Assets and Fiat-Referenced Tokens, translating the FSRA and ADGM requirements into tailored policies and procedures for supervised entities.

Conducts regular desk-based reviews, on-site inspections, and monitoring activities, evaluating the effectiveness of compliance, governance, systems and controls for mitigating risks for supervised intermediary firms.

Supports reporting duties, including analysis of regulatory returns and coordination of risk mitigation strategies in partnership with higher management.

Maintains accountability and ensures alignment with ADGM's supervisory approach and objectives.

Undertake supervisory reviews, handle regulatory queries, and coordinate with other FSRA units for holistic oversight.

Contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual reporting by Fintech.

Keep up to date and advise Line Management on changes to the regulations and policy that will impact Fintech functions.

Strategic responsibilities

Assigns authority, responsibility, and oversight to ensure intermediary firms comply with prudential and conduct risk standards, including financial crime, governance, and operational resilience.

Continuously improve intermediary supervision practices to ensure that ADGM takes a leading role in virtual asset and stablecoin related market developments.

Actively engages with local, regional, and international stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and senior industry figures.

People management

Support the Senior Manager in ensuring that Supervision (Intermediary) operates responsibly and proficiently.

Embed the culture and vision in Fintech by role-modelling organisational behaviours through performance management, feedback and coaching.

Information Security related

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.

Confidentiality, Integrity and availability of the ADGM Information shall be maintained at all times i.e. within as well as outside ADGM.