ob Purpose
The role holder will process licensing applications of virtual asset service providers (VASPs), review for approval or decline VASP products to ensure an all-inclusive, technologically driven national payment system. The role holder will be involved in policy development initiatives for VASPs and payment services including development of standard operating procedures and guidelines for the section.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
Continuously review and align the VASP Act and Regulations in line with international standards and best practices and make recommendations for policy interventions to encourage financial innovation.
Contribute as appropriate to the performance of other functions and to the overall achievement of the Bank’s strategic objectives.
Work effectively as part of the team to deliver on the Key Result Areas and demonstrate competencies of his/her role.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
Review and recommend for approval applications for the launch of any new VASP product/service by licensed VASPs.
Review VASP applications and recommend for approval to Management in line with the VASP Act and Regulations.
Review the requisite documentation on all applications for the launch of any new VASP product/service by existing VASPs.
Correspond with all applicants for VASPs.
Coordinate and Chair meetings with prospective new VASPs for regulatory guidance.
Other Responsi
