Authorisation Manager (Financial Regulation)

Operational

• Treat specific applications and enquiries received by the Division, in accordance with guidance given by the Director/Associate Director.
• Understand the business model being proposed and the risk it poses to the FSRA’s objectives.
• Follow authorisation principles, policies and procedures.
• Set up and attend meetings with Applicants and prospects; establish written agendas and maintain minutes.
• Work with prospective new entrants through the application process.
• Carry out risk-based reviews of applications.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of all cases.
• Prepare authorisation recommendations and propose appropriate conditions or restrictions to mitigate identified risks.
• Maintain oversight of changes to the regulations and policy that will impact the authorisation process.
• Be aware of changes to the regulations and/or policy that may affect the authorisation process; suggest any changes that may be relevant.
• Build and manage relationships with stakeholders among market participants.
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders such as Supervision and/or the ADGM Business Development team and participate in early prospect engagement, as appropriate.
• Deliver additional tasks that may be delegated from the Executive Director.
• Assist in the management and development of less experienced members of the department as required.

Managerial

• Contributes to an environment where team members consistently drive to improve performance.
• Manages junior team members with full accountability for achieving overall agreed objectives.
• Manages junior team members through effective empowerment.
• Takes responsibility for mentoring high potential and most critical talent in their career progression.
• Reviews performance of direct reports and addresses performance issues quickly through clear decisions.

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the same field.