Manager – Authorisation

Job Description

<strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>The FSRA is responsible for the regulation of Financial Services providers at Abu Dhabi Global Market and for the regulation of related activities.<br><br>The Authorisation Division is responsible for considering applications to conduct financial services in and from ADGM. The Division authorises both firms and individuals, influences policy developments in the areas for which is it responsible, and assists other ADGM departments where appropriate.<br><br>The role holder will be responsible, under the direction of Authorisation Executive Director and / or Senior Manager, for the coordination, review, risk assessment and recommendation for authorisation of entities wishing to operate within the ADGM, ensuring that the process is conducted in line with internal procedures, mindful of the strategic intent of the FSRA, aligned to the regulations, and in accordance with international best practice.<br><br><strong>About Us<br><br></strong>The FSRA was established to advocate a progressive financial services environment and uphold the integrity of ADGM. The FSRA’s policies are aligned with internationally recognised standards and ensure that financial entities operate with certainty, market participants thrive in an equal level-playing environment, and the interests of investors are safeguarded.<br><br><strong>Organization<br><br></strong>Abu Dhabi Global Market is an award-winning international financial centre strategically located in the capital of the United Arab Emirates.<br><br>Established by UAE Federal Decree, ADGM’s jurisdiction extends across the entire 114 hectares of Al Maryah Island.<br><br>ADGM’s three independent authorities – the Registration Authority (RA), the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) and ADGM Courts – together ensure that its business-friendly environment operates in line with international best practices, recognised by major financial centres worldwide.