Regulatory Compliance Officer - temp

myZoi Financiallusion Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 279,000; Part time

Job summary

myZoi Financiallusion Technologies is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to support UAE regulatory compliance, focusing on gap assessments, policy enhancements, and remediation activities. UAE-CBUAE, AML/CFT/CPF knowledge with 1LOD and 2LOD experience is essential.

The role involves reviewing policies, drafting CFCC procedures, and closing identified gaps with supporting evidence, working with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls and governance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Regulatory Compliance within UAE financial services.
• Knowledge of UAE regulations (CBUAE, AML/CFT/CPF) and FATF standards.
• Experience across 1LOD and 2LOD with policy and runbook updates.
• Ability to map regulatory requirements to existing controls and close gaps.
• Strong documentation and remediation planning capabilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gap analyses against UAE regulatory requirements including CBUAEnotices and FATF standards.
• Review policies and runbooks to identify gaps and improvements.
• Draft and enhance CFCC policies and procedures to align with regulations.
• Lead remediation initiatives and provide evidence for closures.
• Collaborate with 1LOD and 2LOD to strengthen controls and oversight.
• Maintain documentation and gap assessment records for audits.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Financial crime awareness

Risk management

1LOD & 2LOD experience

Regulatory gap analyses

Policy and procedure drafting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Regulatory Compliance Officer - temp

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 11/04/2026

At myZoi, we are committed to advancing financial inclusionthrough innovative financial solutions. As part of SC Ventures, we aim to makefinancial services more accessible, empowering individuals and communitiesthrough technology and responsible financial practices.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officerto support myZoi's regulatory compliance framework, with a focus on regulatorygap assessments, policy and procedure enhancements, and remediation activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the UAEregulatory landscape, particularly CBUAE requirements and AML/CFT/CPFregulations, along with hands-on experience across both the First Line ofDefence (1LOD) and Second Line of Defence (2LOD).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive gapanalyses against applicable UAE regulatory requirements, including CBUAEnotices, Federal Decree-Laws, Cabinet Resolutions, and FATF standards.
  
• Review existing policies,procedures, operational runbooks, and controls to identify regulatorycompliance gaps and areas for improvement.
  
• Develop practical,risk-based recommendations and remediation plans to address identifieddeficiencies.
  
• Draft, review, and enhanceCFCC policies, procedures, and operational runbooks to ensure alignment withregulatory expectations and internal governance standards.
  
• Support regulatoryremediation initiatives, ensuring timely closure of identified gaps withappropriate supporting evidence.
  
• Work closely with FirstLine and Second Line teams to strengthen operational controls, regulatoryoversight, and control effectiveness.
  
• Collaborate with CFCC,Operations, Legal, Technology, and senior management to implement regulatoryrequirements and drive remediation activities.
  
• Maintain accuratedocumentation, gap assessment records, and remediation trackers to supportinternal audits and regulatory reviews.
  
• Provide regulatorycompliance advisory support to relevant business functions.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant experience inRegulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management, or arelated function within the UAE financial services sector.
  
• Strong working knowledge ofthe UAE regulatory compliance framework, including CBUAE regulations,AML/CFT/CPF requirements, and FATF standards.
  
• Demonstrated experienceworking across both 1LOD (operational controls, procedures, and runbooks) and2LOD (policy, oversight, and control effectiveness monitoring)
  
• Proven ability to conductstructured regulatory gap assessments, map requirements to existing controls,and identify deficiencies.
  
• Hands-on experiencedrafting and updating compliance policies, procedures, and operational runbooksto regulatory and internal audit standards.
  
• Ability to translatecomplex regulatory requirements into practical, risk-based recommendations andactionable remediation plans.
  
• Strong analytical,documentation, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication andstakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively acrossfunctions and seniority levels.
  
• Ability to workindependently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomeswithin tight deadlines.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience withina CBUAE-regulated financial institution, fintech, or banking environment.
  
• Professional compliancecertifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent would be an advantage.
  
• Experience supportingregulatory inspections, internal audits, or regulatory remediation programmes.