FinTech Examiner, Supervision (FinTech)
Description
FinTech Examiner
Supervision (FinTech) Department
The Bermuda Monetary Authority (Authority or BMA) is seeking the
services of a skilled and capable individual to work as a FinTech Examiner
in our Supervision (FinTech) Department. Reporting to the Assistant
Director, the FinTech Examiner will be responsible for contributing to the
Authority’s work in licensing and supervising firms engaged in a broad
range of FinTech-related activities. These include businesses providing
digital investment services, issuing or dealing in digital assets, offering
payment services (such as wallets, remittance solutions, and merchant
acquisition), developing tokenisation structures for financial and realworld
assets, creating structured products, operating digital investment
platforms, and other emerging technologies supporting the digital finance
ecosystem. The postholder will support the Authority’s efforts to ensure
that emerging FinTech activities are appropriately monitored, assessed
and supervised in line with Bermuda’s risk-based regulatory framework.
This is a key role for the Authority and the postholder will be responsible for but not limited to:
• Conducting research and horizon-scanning on global developments
in FinTech, including tokenisation, investment funds, innovative/
structured products and investment platforms
• Reviewing licence applications and business plans of firms operating
in FinTech, preparing clear assessments and recommendations
• Evaluating governance, risk management and operational practices
through supervisory reviews, meetings and on-site visits
• Collaborating across the Authority to identify cross-cutting risks and
contributing to policy and guidance development
• Engaging with international regulators, industry forums and firms to
strengthen regulatory practices and Bermuda’s reputation as a hub
for regulated Fintech activities
• Supporting cross-departmental projects and contributing to policy
initiatives within the FinTech Department
• Performing other related work and special projects as assigned by
management in accordance with competencies normally associated
with the post
This position requires a proven technical and business background, therefore, the post-holder must have:
• A bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law, technology,
or an equivalent professional qualification or designation that is
widely recognised and relevant to the role
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience in the FinTech or
digital investments sector, or in a financial regulatory or compliance
role with direct exposure to emerging technologies or innovative
financial services
• Demonstrated experience and a strong working understanding of one or
more of the following areas: DeFi protocols, smart contracts, structured
products, decentralised investment platforms, tokenised funds, structures
relevant to offshore finance, and digital custody models
• Experience engaging with cross-border regulators and international
supervisory counterparts on regulatory, supervisory, or policy matters
• Strong analytical, research and writing skills, with the ability to
communicate complex ideas clearly
• Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and
collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• A strong sense of curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-evolving
area of financial services
The Bermuda Monetary Authority is the integrated regulator of
Bermuda’s financial services sector. We offer the opportunity for broad
exposure to international regulatory issues, special projects and a variety
of work experiences.
If you are looking for a challenging opportunity in a team environment,
we invite you to submit your application online via our ‘Careers at BMA’
page on www.bma.bm/vacancies. Applications for this position must be
received no later than 6 March 2026.
Bermuda Monetary Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
BMA House | 43 Victoria Street, Hamilton HM 12 | [email protected] | (441) 295 5278
Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration