Audit Specialist, Regulatory & Consumer Protection

athGADLANG; Dubai; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

athGADLANG, Dubai fintech, seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to assess Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks within a dynamic fintech environment. You will independently execute risk-based audits of customer-centric processes, governance, and regulatory requirements, identify control weaknesses, and prepare reports with management action plans.

This role also supports regulatory inspections and follow-up reviews to ensure timely remediation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field.
• 8-10 years of Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Audit experience.
• CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CAMS/CRMA or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in Fintech, Banking, Digital Payments, Telecommunications, or Financial Services.
• Strong governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to independently manage audit assignments and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits focused on Business Conduct Risk, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks.
• Review customer onboarding processes, product governance practices, customer disclosures, and fair treatment controls.
• Assess compliance with applicable consumer protection regulations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Evaluate conduct risk management frameworks, governance structures, and control effectiveness.
• Review customer complaint management processes and investigate potential conduct-related risks.
• Assess sales practices, marketing communications, and customer-facing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory expectations.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and compliance deficiencies, and provide practical recommendations for remediation.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting key findings, risk assessments, and management action plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely closure of audit observations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal reviews, and management reporting activities.
• Promote best practices in customer protection, ethical conduct, and governance across business functions.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CAMS/CRMA or equivalent

Job description

athGADLANG, Dubai fintech, seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to assess Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks within a dynamic fintech environment. You will independently execute risk-based audits of customer-centric processes, governance, and regulatory requirements, identify control weaknesses, and prepare reports with management action plans.

This role also supports regulatory inspections and follow-up reviews to ensure timely remediation and