Fintech Internal Audit Specialist: Compliance & Conduct

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Dubai seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to support assessment of Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks within a dynamic fintech environment. The role will independently execute risk-based audits covering customer-centric processes, conduct risk management, governance practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing onboarding, disclosures, and fair treatment controls; evaluating conduct risk

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Audit experience.
• Audits related to Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, Customer Experience, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Strong governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks knowledge.
• Experience in Fintech, Banking, Digital Payments, or Financial Services sectors.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits focused on Business Conduct Risk, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks.
• Review customer onboarding processes, product governance, 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 regulatory compliance.
• Identify control weaknesses, process gaps, and compliance deficiencies; provide remediation recommendations.
• Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risk assessments, and management action plans.
• Conduct follow-up reviews to ensure timely closure of observations and remediation.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal reviews, and management reporting activities.
• Promote best practices in customer protection, ethical conduct, and governance across functions.

Skills

Auditing

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

Governance

Stakeholder Management

Report Writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field

Tools

CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA/CAMS/CRMA certifications

Job description

ACCA Careers in Dubai seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to support assessment of Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks within a dynamic fintech environment. The role will independently execute risk-based audits covering customer-centric processes, conduct risk management, governance practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include reviewing onboarding, disclosures, and fair treatment controls; evaluating conduct risk