Job description

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), the independent regulator of financial services within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), is seeking a Manager – International Affairs to play a key role in advancing its global regulatory engagement strategy. This position supports the Executive Director and the International Affairs Division in strengthening relationships with international regulators, supervisory authorities, multilateral organizations, and global standard-setting bodies. The role is central to reinforcing ADGM’s position as a globally connected, forward-looking international financial centre aligned with the highest international regulatory standards.\n\nThe Manager – International Affairs will contribute to the development, monitoring, and implementation of international cooperation frameworks that enhance supervisory collaboration, regulatory transparency, and cross-border information exchange. Covering a broad spectrum of financial sectors—including asset management, banking, insurance, sustainable finance, fintech, and digital assets—the role requires maintaining a comprehensive understanding of evolving international regulatory trends and policy reforms.\n\nA key component of the role involves researching and analyzing global regulatory developments, assessing their relevance to FSRA policy frameworks, and advising internal stakeholders on potential implications. The Manager will draft high-quality briefing notes, policy summaries, meeting records, and background papers to support senior leadership engagement in international forums and bilateral discussions. The role also supports the drafting, negotiation, tracking, and oversight of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) and other cooperation mechanisms with peer regulators.\n\nIn addition, the Manager ensures effective documentation and monitoring of regulatory information exchanges between FSRA and international counterparts, supporting transparency and compliance with cooperation obligations. By maintaining oversight of the global regulatory landscape, the position enables FSRA to proactively engage in policy consultations, contribute to international standards discussions, and anticipate regulatory shifts that may impact ADGM’s jurisdiction.\n\nThis role requires strong analytical rigor, structured research capability, diplomatic communication skills, and the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism. The successful candidate will operate in a dynamic international environment, working closely with regulators, policymakers, and internal FSRA teams to uphold regulatory excellence and support ADGM’s global positioning as a trusted and progressive financial centre.