ADMINISTRATOR / CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER POSITION - FINANCIAL SERVICES REGULATORY COMMISSION

The Financial Services Regulatory Commission, as directed by the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, hereby invites suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Administrator and Chief Executive Officer.

Candidates are required to have the following minimum qualifications:

• A Bachelors degree in Banking, Accounting or Finance from an accredited University with at least 7 years post qualification experience in one of those fields. 
• At least one of the following:
  • Membership of the Royal and/or International Institute of Bankers;
  • CPA, ACCA, CGA or similar designation with at least 7 years experience;
• Exceptional organizational skills with proven record in organizational structuring, human resource management and motivation;
• Exceptional communication skills and proven ability to work effectively with the media as a high profile executive within policies established by the Board;
• Unblemished record of high ethical conduct and utmost confidentiality;
• Excellent computer skills with fluency in the Microsoft Office Suite and in various accounting software;

Preference will be given to candidates with

• An advance degree in Banking, Accounting or Finance;
• Qualifications or experience in more than one of the above-stated disciplines;
• Knowledge of, or executive management experience in, the regulation of international financial institutions, international banking, international trusts, the insurance industry, the off-shore gaming industry or international business corporations generally;
• Certification in AML/CFT Compliance.

Specific duties will include but will not be limited to:

• Implementation of Board policies and directives;
• Structuring and Implementing  a strategy and vision for the organization in collaboration with the Board of Directors, and  leading a team of managers to execute that strategy and vision;
• Overseeing the operation of the Commission as a  Single Regulatory Unit and ensuring its  compliance with international best practices prescribed for the administration of regulatory bodies;
• Overseeing the management of the Commission’s day to day operations and establishing and maintaining appropriate internal controls and reporting to ensure compliance with the relevant laws and with international best practices by all management and staff;
• Building and maintaining a culture of hard work, ethics, accountability and integrity within the organization.
• Ensuring the organization operates at all times within the legal framework as enshrined in the International Business Corporations Act, Cap. 222., Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, as amended and other relevant legislation.
• Interacting and cooperating with other regulatory bodies and international organizations as may be reasonably necessary from time to time in the management of the Commission.
• Meeting deadlines and performing other management functions as the Board may from time to time assign.

Applicants may be required to undergo a background check and will be examined for potential conflicts of interest. 

Applications should be accompanied by at least two references, and should be sent to: The Secretary to the Board of Directors, Financial Services Regulatory Commission, P.O. Box 2674, St Johns, Antigua.