The Bermuda Monetary Authority Careers

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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 real-world assets, creating structured products, operating digital investment platforms, and other emerging technologies supporting the digital finance ecosystem. The post-holder 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 post-holder 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 new 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 supervisory 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 or technology or related professional designation with relevant working experience in Fintech
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in the financial services industry, and/or working experience with a financial regulatory body or in a compliance function dealing with emerging technologies or innovation
• Demonstrated experience and thorough understanding of some or all of the following: DeFi protocols, smart contracts, structured products, decentralised investment platforms, tokenised funds and securities (especially structures relevant to offshore finance), digital custody models and the operational risks in safeguarding users’ assets
• Experience engaging with cross-border regulatory cooperation
• 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 www.bma.bm/vacancies. Applications for this position must be received no later than 27 October 2025.