Senior Specialist - Policy (Commercial)

Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Government Affairs & Public PolicyExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Organization","Research","Writing","Stakeholder management"]

Support the Policy & Legal function at ADGM’s Registration Authority by developing and implementing internal policies, regulatory initiatives, and commercial/licensing frameworks. Conduct legal and policy research, coordinate with internal divisions and external government stakeholders, assist with AML/FATF submissions, and help govern ADGM’s regulatory agenda across multiple workstreams, including DLT-related policy and cross-border regulatory developments.

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Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market
2 months ago

Senior Specialist - Policy (Commercial)

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Job Summary

Support the Policy & Legal function at ADGM’s Registration Authority by developing and implementing internal policies, regulatory initiatives, and commercial/licensing frameworks. Conduct legal and policy research, coordinate with internal divisions and external government stakeholders, assist with AML/FATF submissions, and help govern ADGM’s regulatory agenda across multiple workstreams, including DLT-related policy and cross-border regulatory developments.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Government Affairs & Public Policy

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with policy development and implementation of internal policies, legislative proposals, and regulatory initiatives for the Registration Authority.
  • •Draft policy papers, consultation materials, internal briefings and recommendations, including benchmarking against comparator jurisdictions.
  • •Support implementation of ADGM-wide policies within the RA and maintain internal procedures, guidance and process documentation.
  • •Respond to legal and regulatory queries relating to companies, partnerships and commercial licensing, including filings and registry processes.
  • •Support AML/FATF-related submissions and engagement with ADGM authorities on AML and cross-authority initiatives.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Law, Policy, Economics or a related discipline
  • •Total of 6yrs+ with 2-3 yrs experience in a policy, legal, regulatory, government or professional services environment
  • •Strong legal and policy research capability
  • •Clear and precise drafting skills with strong attention to detail
  • •Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Experience:6+ yearsRegulatoryGovernment
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationOrganizationResearchWritingStakeholder management
Languages:English

Company Brief

Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) is Abu Dhabi’s international financial centre and free zone, providing a common-law regulatory framework, licensing, and services for financial and non-financial institutions to operate across Al Maryah and Al Reem Islands.
Industry: Public Sector Agencies
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Founded: 2013
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