About the Role
The company is seeking an Assistant Director – Blockchain, Forensics & Data Intelligence within the Supervision (FinTech) Department. The successful candidate will provide technical support for the development, implementation, and operationalization of the company’s blockchain forensics, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and data intelligence capabilities. The role involves supporting the supervision and oversight of digital asset businesses, Insurtech, payment services, and other emerging technology-enabled financial services. The Assistant Director will enhance the Authority's ability to identify risks, generate supervisory intelligence, and apply data-driven insights to regulatory decision-making.
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Key Responsibilities
The postholder will be responsible for but not limited to:
- Conducting advanced analysis of on-chain, off-chain, and other supervisory data sources to identify patterns, anomalies, and emerging risks relevant to regulatory supervision and market integrity.
- Developing, evaluating, and implementing AI-enabled analytical capabilities, predictive models, risk indicators, and early warning tools to enhance supervisory intelligence, anomaly detection, and evidence-based decision-making.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining blockchain forensics and data intelligence tools, dashboards, and analytical workflows to support effective supervision of digital assets and emerging technology-enabled financial services.
- Producing data-driven insights to inform supervisory assessments, thematic reviews, risk-based decision-making, and regulatory interventions.
- Supporting the integration of blockchain analytics, AI, and data intelligence into supervisory processes, methodologies, and regulatory frameworks.
- Translating complex technical findings into clear, actionable regulatory intelligence, briefings, and reports for supervisory teams, senior management, and internal stakeholders.
- Preparing technical reports, intelligence notes, presentations, and analytical outputs to support supervisory, policy, and strategic priorities.
- Evaluating, testing, and supporting the effective use of third-party forensic, analytics, RegTech, and SupTech tools to enhance the Authority’s supervisory capabilities.
- Developing and promoting internal data standards, methodologies, and best practices for blockchain forensics, AI-enabled analytics, and data intelligence.
- Participating in cross-departmental and cross-jurisdictional projects related to digital assets, financial innovation, supervisory technology, and emerging regulatory risks.
- Contributing to thought leadership, internal knowledge-sharing, and capability-building initiatives in blockchain analytics, AI, data science, and supervisory technology.
- Performing other related work and special projects as assigned by management in accordance with competencies typically associated with the role.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must possess:
- A master’s degree in data science, computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, information systems, engineering, or a related quantitative field from a recognized institution.
- A professional certification in data analytics, blockchain, or a related discipline is an advantage.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in data analytics, data science, blockchain analysis, financial intelligence, or a related technical field, preferably within financial services, fintech, RegTech, law enforcement, or a regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated experience in working with large, complex datasets, applying analytical techniques to generate meaningful insights, and designing analytical models, metrics, or indicators to support risk assessment and decision-making.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, R, or similar), including data visualization/dashboarding tools; practical experience analyzing blockchain or distributed ledger data is an advantage.
- Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and sound judgment in interpreting data and forensic results, ensuring a high level of accuracy and thoroughness in all work outputs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical findings to non-technical audiences.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
- Comfort operating in a dynamic and evolving regulatory and technological environment.
Benefits
The company offers the opportunity for broad exposure to international regulatory issues, special projects, and a variety of work experiences within the financial services sector. Additionally, the company is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal-opportunity employer.
