Digital Assets Regulatory Specialist x2 (Europe + Asia)

Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii)
Liverpool
1 month ago
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About Financial Innovation for Impact

Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii)is an international, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the advancement of scalable, sustainable, and evidence-based financial and regulatory innovation.


We work with academic institutions, digital finance ecosystem partners, and other stakeholders to create knowledge and apply data-driven insights to inform the development of fintech and the decision-making of central banks, securities regulators, and other financial authorities.

Fii generates research, develops digital tools, and delivers capacity building at scale through technical assistance programmes to benefit financially excluded, marginalised, and disadvantaged populations.

Fii was spun out of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) and incorporated in the United Kingdom in 2023. CCAF is a research centre at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. CCAF’s mission is to create and transfer knowledge addressing emergent gaps relating to technology-enabled financial innovation, and to support evidence-based decision making by market participants, regulators, and related stakeholders.


Fii achieves its mission through asymbiotic collaborationwith CCAF as one of itsPrincipal Collaborators, and leveraging a global network of expertise, academic relationships and data science capabilities to deliver impact in countries that we work in.


The role

We are looking for two Digital Assets Regulatory Specialists to support overall CCAF programmatic activities in the regulation of digital assets.


This will involve conducting research on digital asset market developments and regulatory and supervisory frameworks and providing technical assistance to financial authorities in Emerging Markets and Developing Economies in Asia and Africa, including in Indonesia. The role holder will also support on the development of content and delivery of the Cambridge Digital Asset for Regulators (CDAR) online education programme.


The role will involve working collaboratively with a network of technical experts and regulatory analysts in the CCAF / Fii network. The role holder will report to the Head of Digital Policy and Regulation.


Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and comparative analysis on digital asset policy, regulation and supervision, with a focus on tokenisation and anti-money laundering.
  • Deliver technical assistance to financial authorities. This includes supporting in the conduct diagnostics and assessments of existing systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement and digital innovation; advising on the design of regulatory frameworks that address the specific challenges and risks in local markets.
  • Engagement and stakeholder management of senior officials from regulatory authorities
  • Monitor industry trends and regulatory and supervisory developments in digital assets. Evaluate the risks, and examine the environmental, social and governance issues relevant to digital assets.
  • Review educational content and act as a tutor for participants in the Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators online programme.
  • Deliver virtual and in-person workshops designed to equip regulators with the knowledge and skills to assess risks and opportunities in digital assets and regulate and supervise the sector effectively.
  • Publicly represent Fii in international fora and among key partners, including central bank officials, regulators, government departments domestically and internationally, universities, think tanks, grantees, donors, international standard setting bodies, and commercial providers.


Requirements and qualifications

The individual in this role must have strong research and communication skills and a demonstrable interest and expertise in regulation of financial markets, ideally in digital financial services.


Essential

The ideal candidate should have the following qualities, skills and attributes.


  • A degree background in law, public policy, finance or a related field.
  • In-depth understanding and knowledge of digital financial markets, digital assets and related regulatory and supervisory frameworks in at least one region.
  • A minimum three years’ experience working in policy and regulation of financial markets
  • Ability to develop strong links with relevant stakeholders including regulatory authorities, standard-setting bodies, development partners, and other relevant governmental and international bodies.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey research findings and ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently when required.
  • Driven and committed, demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
  • Ability to organize/prioritize work and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demands.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, able to handle diverse situations, multiple initiatives and changing priorities.
  • Fluent English.


Desirable

  • Experience working in a financial authority as a regulator, supervisor or technical advisor
  • Demonstratable track record in conducting comparative policy and regulatory research, including in an academic environment
  • A strong network of contacts within the regulatory, policymaking, and/or FinTech spaces
  • Knowledge of international standards, guidelines, and best practices in the regulation of capital markets, including digital assets
  • Experience in programmatic reporting and evaluation/assessment


What we offer

  • A job and a team with a purpose. This is a chance to work on important challenges in the financial sector that greatly affect our economies and society, and to have a real impact using data and tech to transform the public sector.
  • Opportunity to innovate and to break new ground in this field.
  • Exposure to leading thinkers, researchers, and solution creators in the financial and technology space and academia.
  • Opportunities to frame evidence-based discussions in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Opportunities to work and collaborate with exceptional teammates, experts and partners in Indonesia and globally.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Flexible work schedule.

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