Fintech Risk & Compliance Auditor

ACCA Careers; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Dubai seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to oversee risk-based audits across business conduct, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance within a fintech environment. You will assess governance, controls, and customer protection, delivering practical remediation recommendations.

The role requires 8–10 years in internal audit or regulatory risk, a bachelor’s in a related field, and professional certification (CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, CRMA, or equivalent preferred.
• 8–10 years of Internal Audit, Compliance, Risk Management, or Regulatory Audit experience.
• Experience auditing Business Conduct, Consumer Protection, Customer Experience, or Regulatory Compliance.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Execute internal audits focused on Business Conduct Risk, Consumer Protection, and Regulatory Compliance frameworks.
• Review customer onboarding processes, product governance, 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

Internal Audit

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Governance

Customer Protection

Stakeholder Management

Report Writing

Communication

Auditing

Fintech Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Risk Management/Business Administration/Law

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

Job description

ACCA Careers in Dubai seeks an experienced Internal Audit Specialist to oversee risk-based audits across business conduct, consumer protection, and regulatory compliance within a fintech environment. You will assess governance, controls, and customer protection, delivering practical remediation recommendations.

The role requires 8–10 years in internal audit or regulatory risk, a bachelor’s in a related field, and professional certification (CIA/ACCA/CPA/CISA).