Expert / Executive Examiner

About the role

The Central Bank of Oman is looking for a highly motivated Expert / Executive Examiner to lead risk‑based examinations of banks, digital banks and finance & leasing companies. The role focuses on digital banking supervision (SupTech) and contributes to policy development and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and conduct on‑site and off‑site examinations of large, complex banks and digital financial institutions under a risk‑based framework.
• Draft, review and finalise examination reports to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Advise on policy formulation, develop prudential regulations and implement Basel, IFRS and other international best practices.
• Assess digital banks for compliance with the Banking Law, AML/CFT regulations, National Payments Law and related circulars.
• Perform technical reviews of digital infrastructure, focusing on cybersecurity, data protection, authentication and transaction security.
• Provide mentorship, on‑the‑job training and technical guidance to junior examiners.
• Collaborate with international bodies such as the IMF, World Bank and regional monetary funds.
• Contribute to the formulation and enhancement of supervisory policies for fintech and Islamic fintech.

Required profile

• Proven experience in banking supervision, risk‑based examination and digital banking oversight.
• Strong knowledge of Basel guidelines, IFRS, AML/CFT regulations and national payment legislation.
• Deep understanding of fintech, Islamic fintech and their regulatory implications in Oman.
• Excellent analytical, report‑writing and stakeholder‑engagement skills.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and work collaboratively with IT audit and cybersecurity teams.

Required skills

• Risk‑based supervision
• Digital banking supervision (SupTech)
• Basel compliance
• IFRS implementation
• AML/CFT compliance
• Cybersecurity assessment
• Data protection
• Authentication methods
• Transaction security
• Fintech and Islamic fintech knowledge