The Bermuda Monetary Authority Careers

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FinTech Specialist
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 Specialist in our Supervision (FinTech) Department. Reporting to the Assistant Director, the FinTech Specialist will be responsible for the Authority’s activities as they relate to the supervision of FinTech (technologically enabled financial innovation that results in new business models, applications, processes or products with an associated material effect on financial markets and institutions and the provision of financial services).

This is a key role for the Authority and the postholder will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Conducting risk-based prudential and supervisory reviews, including on-site inspections and ongoing supervisory assessments of regulated entities for compliance with the Authority’s standards contained in legislation, the Statement of Principles, Code of Practice and relevant guidance notes, applicable to digital asset business entities
• Reviewing digital asset business entity submissions for both licensing applications and prudential filings and producing risk and compliance reports and make recommendations in relation to viability of business models or financial condition of the business
• Proactively conducting horizon scanning on emerging trends and products in relation to distributed ledger technology and digital asset products, product features and relevant services, to enable appropriate risk assessments and response
• Developing regulatory codes and guidance to appropriately address emerging industry trends and risks
• Monitoring distributed ledger transaction data pertaining to regulated entities, analysing and synthesising data to identify patterns, commonalities, and linkages for market manipulation, money laundering or other risks and issues
• Collaborating with supervision and blockchain forensics and data intelligence teams to develop supervisory insights and early warning indicators and for predictive analysis in relating to digital asset business entities
• Advising the supervisory units on the use of distributed ledger technology as it relates to FinTech
• Undertaking 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 master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, law or technology or related professional designation with relevant working experience in Digital Assets
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant experience working within a regulated financial services business and/or with a financial regulatory body
• Experience with working in financial technology including at-least one-year direct experience with digital assets and distributed ledger technology
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of international financial service regulations
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to be collaborative, diplomatic, and adaptable
• Excellent written and communication skills

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 17 July 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