Associate Director, CFCC

myZoi Financiallusion Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

myZoi Financiallusion Technologies is seeking an Associate Director CFCC in Dubai to support the Chief Compliance Officer in implementing and maintaining CFCC governance. The role includes developing compliance processes, coordinating with regulators, and guiding business units to meet CFCC requirements.

You will help implement regulatory changes, prepare reports, and oversee CFCC risk management across the group in a fast-paced fintech environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the financial services sector, regulatory frameworks, and CFCC risk.
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance within a fintech or financial services group.
• Ability to provide nuanced, principled guidance across multiple stakeholder teams.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of a CFCC risk-based framework and related controls.
• Assist senior management in complying with regulatory requirements and internal standards.
• Coordinate regulatory communications, licensing processes, examinations, and submissions.
• Prepare regulatory updates, management information, and compliance reporting for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with business and support functions to monitor obligations and remediation activities.

Job description

Associate Director, CFCC

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 09/04/2026

Associate Director Conduct, Financial Crime and Compliance - myZoiVenture Role

myZoi is an exciting fintech start-up aiming to promotefinancial inclusion globally. Our vision is to provide a level playing field tothe unbanked and the underbanked in accessing essential financial services inan affordable, convenient, and transparent fashion.

The role of Associate Director of CFCC is based in the UAEand requires supporting the Chief Compliance Officer in the implementation andmaintenance of myZoi regulatory compliance and governance framwork including:

• Supporting the development andmaintenance of compliance processes, tools, systems, and frameworks toeffectively manage CFCC risks.
• Assisting senior management inpromoting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and SC Groupstandards.
• Supporting regulatory engagementactivities, including coordinating communications and information requests fromregulators.
• Assisting with licensing requirements,regulatory examinations, inspections, reporting obligations, and regulatorysubmissions.
• Supporting theassessment and implementation of regulatory changes to ensure timely compliancewith new requirements.
• Contributing to the delivery of theCFCC strategy, priorities, and initiatives in alignment with myZoi's businessobjectives.
• Assisting in the review andenhancement of compliance policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Preparing compliance reports,management information, and regulatory updates for internal and externalstakeholders.
• Coordinating with business and supportfunctions to monitor compliance obligations and track remediation activities.

Responsibilities

Business

• Support the business by providingguidance on applicable laws, regulations, policies, and compliancerequirements.
• Assist in the implementation andmaintenance of a risk-based CFCC framework, including monitoring and assuranceactivities.
• Support the identification,assessment, and escalation of compliance risks and issues in line withestablished risk tolerances.
• Work with business and functionalteams to promote compliance with CFCC requirements and support fair customeroutcomes.
• Assist with Conduct investigations intosuspicious activity and support regulatory reporting processes where required.
• Support the assessment of reputationaland regulatory risks and the preparation of recommendations for managementconsideration.
• Challenge businessstakeholders where activities exceed risk tolerance, escalating as needed.Support and challenge myZoi's businesses and functions to maintain appropriateconduct, comply with CFCC requirements, and achieve fair outcomes for clients.

Processes

• As an independentsecond-line risk control function, execute the relevant aspects of theCompliance (including Financial Crime and Enterprise) risk framework throughrobust independent risk control and the provision of specialist advice andconstructive challenge in a manner proportionate to the nature, scale andcomplexity of the Group's business.
• Implement and conductregular CFCC training programs on an ongoing basis to educate staff on therelevant regulatory developments, CFCC policies, and standards.
• Assist in setting controlstandards and advise on developing appropriate controls to mitigate regulatoryrisks.
• Escalate to ChiefCompliance Officer compliance and conduct breaches and ensure effectivemanagement of issues identified — including comprehensive and timely actionsfor complete remediation.
• Analyse and advise on theholistic impact of complex Regulatory Compliance matters on myZoi's businessand operations.
• Oversee identification,assessment, management, monitoring, mitigation, and reporting of compliance(including regulatory, conduct, and financial crime) risks.
• Contribute to formulatingCFCC policies and standards for approval by the relevant governing body (asnecessary) under myZoi l s governance framework.
• Contribute to developingcontrols for risk categories where Compliance has been defined as Risk Owner(as set out in the relevant Risk Management Frameworks).
• Collaborate with other CFCCteams within the Group and SCV to anticipate horizon risks and support thedevelopment of effective strategies to mitigate them, including globalstandards for business conduct.

Governance

• Draft, implement, andmaintain CFCC policies, standards, department operating instructions, andprocess notes.
• Promote and embed a cultureof openness, trust, risk awareness, and organizational compliance, assistingwith implementing and tracking regulatory and financial crime policies andstandards.
• Manage the remediationprocess for any CFCC risk issues and breaches.
• Support the ChiefCompliance Officer and myZoi with horizon scanning, staying updated onregulatory changes and breaches relevant to myZoi's business model.
• Design, implement, andmanage an effective regulatory change management approach for myZoi in arapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

Skills

• Display exemplary conductand adhere to the Group's Values and Code of Conduct, taking personalresponsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, regulatory, andbusiness conduct across myZoi.
• Possess a strongunderstanding of the financial services sector, demonstrating sound judgment onbusiness practices within a digital environment, regulatory frameworks,corporate governance best practices, and CFCC risk management.
• Thrive in a creative,fast-paced, agile environment, ensuring fair outcomes for clients and financialcrime compliance.
• Ability to produce nuancedand robust advice by seeing things from multiple perspectives and fullyunpacking problem statements.
• Excellent business acumenencompassing industry trends and regulatory considerations.
• Bring over hands-onexperience in financial crime, compliance, and regulatory risk management.