Regulatory Compliance Officer - temp

myZoi | Financial Inclusion Technologies; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

myZoi is seeking an experienced Regulatory Compliance Officer to strengthen UAE regulatory compliance, focusing on gap assessments, policy enhancements, and remediation activities. The role emphasizes CBUAE, AML/CFT/CPF regulations, and collaboration across 1LOD and 2LOD.)

The ideal candidate will lead gap analyses, draft and update CFCC policies, and support regulatory remediation initiatives with thorough documentation and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in UAE regulatory compliance.
• Solid knowledge of CBUAE regulations and FATF standards.
• Experience across 1LOD and 2LOD functions.
• Proven ability to map regulatory requirements to controls.
• Experience drafting and updating CFCC policies and runbooks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct gap analyses against UAE regulatory requirements.
• Review policies and runbooks to identify gaps.
• Develop remediation plans with risk-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with CFCC, Operations, Legal and Tech teams.
• Maintain documentation, gap records, and remediation trackers.
• Provide regulatory advisory support to business functions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

AML/CFT

Policy drafting

Gap analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Law

Job description

At myZoi, we are committed to advancing financial inclusion through innovative financial solutions. As part of SC Ventures, we aim to make financial services more accessible, empowering individuals and communities through technology and responsible financial practices.

Role Overview

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

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

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive gap analyses against applicable UAE regulatory requirements, including CBUAE notices, Federal Decree-Laws, Cabinet Resolutions, and FATF standards.
  
• Review existing policies, procedures, operational runbooks, and controls to identify regulatory compliance gaps and areas for improvement.
  
• Develop practical, risk-based recommendations and remediation plans to address identified deficiencies.
  
• Draft, review, and enhance CFCC policies, procedures, and operational runbooks to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.
  
• Support regulatory remediation initiatives, ensuring timely closure of identified gaps with appropriate supporting evidence.
  
• Work closely with First Line and Second Line teams to strengthen operational controls, regulatory oversight, and control effectiveness.
  
• Collaborate with CFCC, Operations, Legal, Technology, and senior management to implement regulatory requirements and drive remediation activities.
  
• Maintain accurate documentation, gap assessment records, and remediation trackers to support internal audits and regulatory reviews.
  
• Provide regulatory compliance advisory support to relevant business functions.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Regulatory Compliance, Financial Crime Compliance, Risk Management, or a related function within the UAE financial services sector.
  
• Strong working knowledge of the UAE regulatory compliance framework, including CBUAE regulations, AML/CFT/CPF requirements, and FATF standards.
  
• Demonstrated experience working across both 1LOD (operational controls, procedures, and runbooks) and 2LOD (policy, oversight, and control effectiveness monitoring)
  
• Proven ability to conduct structured regulatory gap assessments, map requirements to existing controls, and identify deficiencies.
  
• Hands-on experience drafting and updating compliance policies, procedures, and operational runbooks to regulatory and internal audit standards.
  
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, risk-based recommendations and actionable remediation plans.
  
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively across functions and seniority levels.
  
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience within a CBUAE-regulated financial institution, fintech, or banking environment.
  
• Professional compliance certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or equivalent would be an advantage.
  
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections, internal audits, or regulatory remediation programmes.