Senior Specialist - Governance

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) — Abu Dhabi Global Market; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) – Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is seeking an experienced governance leader to drive the ADGM-wide governance framework, strategy and policies from Abu Dhabi. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop KPIs and annual governance reporting, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations.

You will advise on governance structures across ADGM and its Authorities, oversee compliance with governance legislation, provide secretariat

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and international standards.
• 8+ years in governance function or relevant area.
• Adherence to ADGM information security policy.

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of the ADGM-wide governance framework, strategy and policies.
• Support development of KPIs for the governance function.
• Develop annual governance report with other functions.
• Advise on governance structures and issues across ADGM and its Authorities.
• Manage compliance with governance legislation and regulation.
• Provide secretariat support to key ADGM committees and follow up on agreed actions.
• Maintain delegation of authority matrix and register of interests.

Skills

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage implementation of the ADGM-wide governance framework, strategy and policies
• Support development of KPIs for the governance function
• Develop annual governance report with other functions
• Advise on governance structures and issues across ADGM and its Authorities
• Manage compliance with governance legislation and regulation
• Provide secretariat support to key ADGM committees and follow up on agreed actions
• Maintain delegation of authority matrix and register of interests

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• Knowledge of federal and local regulations and international standards
• 8+ years in governance function or relevant area
• Adherence to ADGM information security policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services industry
• Experience dealing with federal, local and regional regulators

About the Company

Abu Dhabi Global Market is an international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with independent Registration, Financial Services Regulatory and Courts authorities.