Senior Regulatory Leadership Opportunity
FinTech | Digital Assets | Blockchain | Financial Services Regulation
Are you an experienced regulatory professional with deep FinTech, digital assets or blockchain expertise? A respected financial services authority is seeking a capable and credible Assistant Director to join its FinTech Supervision function. This is a senior role where you will help lead the effective licensing and supervision of regulated FinTech entities, support the development of sectoral policies and regulatory frameworks, and contribute to thought leadership across digital assets, blockchain and emerging financial technologies.
You will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, senior stakeholder credibility and the ability to work collaboratively across internal departments, regulated firms, foreign regulators and international bodies.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading cross‑departmental collaboration across joint application reviews, supervision and thought‑leadership activity
* Ensuring the effective delivery of licensing and supervisory activities within the FinTech sector
* Acting as a key liaison with company officials, regulated entities and external stakeholders
* Communicating regulatory matters clearly and in line with applicable laws, standards and frameworks
* Supporting the development of sectoral policies, regulations, guidance, standards and amendments
* Leading projects to improve departmental procedures, operational effectiveness and supervisory excellence
* Researching best practice to inform the development of risk frameworks and risk models
* Monitoring emerging technologies, business models and market trends to assess regulatory implications
* Managing departmental risk reviews and liaising with Enterprise Risk Management functions
* Supporting budget development, cost control and departmental accountability
* Collaborating with foreign regulators and international bodies on FinTech‑related matters
* Providing wider leadership support across the department
* Contributing to a culture of integrity, professional excellence, accountability and proactive supervision
* Undertaking special projects and related work appropriate to the seniority of the role
About You
You will have a proven technical and business background, ideally gained within financial services, regulation, digital assets, blockchain or a closely related FinTech environment. You will be confident operating at senior level, managing complex stakeholder relationships and helping shape regulatory responses to fast‑moving technological and market developments.
Experience & Qualifications
* A master’s degree, equivalent learning or professional qualification in blockchain, finance, technology or a related discipline
* A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
* At least 5 years’ senior‑level experience within financial services and/or a financial regulatory body
* Specific exposure to digital assets, blockchain, FinTech or emerging financial technologies
* Strong knowledge of international financial services regulation
* Experience managing teams and delivering projects in an agile environment
Skills & Attributes
* Excellent judgement and decision‑making ability
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A collaborative, diplomatic and credible stakeholder style
* The ability to lead innovation projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
* A strong understanding of emerging technologies, market trends and regulatory developments
* High standards of integrity, accountability and professional excellence
* The ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast‑moving and high‑profile regulatory environment
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for you to take on a visible senior leadership role at the intersection of financial regulation, digital assets and FinTech innovation. You will have the opportunity to influence supervisory strategy, contribute to regulatory policy development, engage with international regulatory bodies and help shape the future of FinTech oversight.
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