Senior Executive Officer – ADGM Regulated Entity

About the role

The Senior Executive Officer (SEO) is responsible for overall leadership, management, and performance of the ADGM regulated entity. The role is accountable for executing the firm’s strategy, governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and operational effectiveness, while serving as the primary point of contact with the FSRA.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the regulated entity, ensuring successful execution of strategic, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Hold ultimate responsibility for day‑to‑day management, supervision, and control of the firm’s regulated activities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, licensing obligations, and governance standards.
• Establish and foster a strong culture of compliance, risk management, accountability, and ethical conduct across the organisation.
• Lead senior management, ensuring effective execution, clear accountability, and strong organisational performance.
• Implement and maintain appropriate governance frameworks, policies, systems, and controls.
• Oversee identification and management of regulatory, operational, financial, technology, and reputational risks.
• Act as primary liaison with the FSRA, leading regulatory engagements, supervisory interactions, and licensing matters.

Required profile

• Strategic and commercially minded leader with strong business acumen.
• Demonstrates integrity, sound judgement, accountability, and strong leadership capabilities.
• Ability to balance growth objectives with effective governance and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving financial services environment.
• Passion for financial services, virtual assets industry, and emerging technologies.
• Comfortable leveraging technology and AI tools to enhance operational effectiveness and decision making.

What we offer

• Study Growth Fund to support professional development and continuous learning.
• Regular internal events, team‑building activities, workshops, and innovation‑focused gatherings.
• Global collaboration with a diverse, international team.
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly expanding global company.
• Internal mobility to grow your long‑term career path.