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The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) is seeking the services of a skilled and capable individual to work as a FinTech Examiner in our Supervision (FinTech) Department. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the FinTech Examiner will be responsible for contributing to the Authority's work in licensing and supervising firms engaged in a broad range of FinTech-related activities. These include businesses providing digital investment services, issuing or dealing in digital assets, offering payment services (such as wallets, remittance solutions, and merchant acquisition), developing tokenisation structures for financial and real-world assets, creating structured products, operating digital investment platforms, and other emerging technologies supporting the digital finance ecosystem. The postholder will support the Authority's efforts to ensure that emerging FinTech activities are appropriately monitored, assessed and supervised in line with Bermuda's risk-based regulatory framework.
This is a key role for the Authority and the postholder will be responsible for but not limited to:
Conducting research and horizon-scanning on global developments in FinTech, including tokenisation, investment funds, innovative/ structured products and investment platforms
Reviewing licence applications and business plans of firms operating in FinTech, preparing clear assessments and recommendations
Evaluating governance, risk management and operational practices through supervisory reviews, meetings and on-site visits
Collaborating across the Authority to identify cross-cutting risks and contributing to policy and guidance development
Engaging with international regulators, industry forums and firms to strengthen regulatory practices and Bermuda's reputation as a hub for regulated Fintech activities
Supporting cross-departmental projects and contributing to policy initiatives within the FinTech Department
Performing other related work and special projects as assigned by management in accordance with competencies normally associated with the post
This position requires a proven technical and business background, therefore, the post-holder must have:
A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, law, technology, or an equivalent professional qualification or designation that is widely recognised and relevant to the role
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in the FinTech or digital investments sector, or in a financial regulatory or compliance role with direct exposure to emerging technologies or innovative financial services
Demonstrated experience and a strong working understanding of one or more of the following areas: DeFi protocols, smart contracts, structured products, decentralised investment platforms, tokenised funds, structures relevant to offshore finance, and digital custody models
Experience engaging with cross-border regulators and international supervisory counterparts on regulatory, supervisory, or policy matters
Strong analytical, research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
A strong sense of curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-evolving area of financial services
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, law, technology, or an equivalent professional qualification or designation that is widely recognised and relevant to the role
A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in the FinTech or digital investments sector, or in a financial regulatory or compliance role with direct exposure to emerging technologies or innovative financial services
Demonstrated experience and a strong working understanding of one or more of the following areas: DeFi protocols, smart contracts, structured products, decentralised investment platforms, tokenised funds, structures relevant to offshore finance, and digital custody models
Experience engaging with cross-border regulators and international supervisory counterparts on regulatory, supervisory, or policy matters
Strong analytical, research and writing skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly
Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
A strong sense of curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-evolving area of financial services
Salary
Not specified
Benefits
Not specified
How to Apply
submit your application online via our 'Careers at BMA' page
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