About the role:

The Senior Manager, Innovation and Technology Risk Supervision, is responsible for leading risk supervision and oversight across a wide range of regulated entities within a risk-based supervisory framework. The role focuses on supervising technology-driven and FinTech firms to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, providing technical guidance, and supporting engagement with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Supervision of Regulated Entities

• Lead and contribute to the supervision and monitoring of regulated entities to ensure compliance with supervisory standards, processes, and procedures.

• Conduct desk-based reviews, onsite risk assessments, and thematic reviews to identify and assess emerging risks.

• Analyse financial and non-financial data, identify risk trends, and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

• Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based supervisory memoranda and reports.

• Oversee implementation of risk mitigation plans, validate remediation outcomes, and escalate issues where necessary.

• Participate in the assessment of new licence applications for technology-enabled and FinTech business models.

Technical Expertise

• Serve as an internal subject-matter expert on technology and innovation-related risks.

• Provide technical advice, guidance, and training to colleagues and regulated entities.

• Stay informed on international regulatory standards and industry developments and provide insights to inform supervisory strategies.

Strategic & Project Contribution

• Contribute to the development and implementation of supervision strategies and risk frameworks aligned with organisational objectives.

• Participate in regulatory policy and guidance development, ensuring integration of technology risk perspectives.

• Support strategic initiatives and cross-departmental projects to enhance innovation and ecosystem development.

People Leadership

• Supervise, mentor, and guide junior staff members, trainees, and interns.

• Contribute to internal learning and development initiatives, including leadership and regulatory training programmes.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Process & Policy Development

• Identify and implement improvements to supervisory systems, processes, and practices based on international best practices.

• Support policy development, review supervisory tools, and provide constructive feedback for process enhancement.

• Maintain high standards of documentation, data integrity, and reporting within the supervisory framework.

Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage professionally with senior executives and boards of regulated entities on risk and compliance issues.

• Collaborate with local, regional, and international counterparts on areas of mutual regulatory interest.

• Prepare reports, responses, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Promote an open and collaborative communication culture across supervisory teams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Postgraduate qualifications or certifications such as CFA, FRM, PRM, or CA are advantageous.

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in regulation, risk management, or compliance within financial services or FinTech sectors.

• Demonstrated experience in supervising or engaging with senior stakeholders in financial institutions.

• Exposure to innovation-driven business models such as payments, crowdfunding, digital wealth management, or virtual assets.