MENA Regulatory & Licensing Lead – Fintech

dLocal; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Fintech industry

Referral bonus

Work From Anywhere

Job summary

dLocal is seeking a Regulatory Affairs professional in Kuala Lumpur to oversee licensing across MENA, ensure compliance, and interface with authorities. The role requires strategic and operational execution, advising internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates hold an Advanced degree in Law and 5+ years in regulatory roles within fintech or financial services. Expect fast-paced regional work with cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal advisory experience in MENA.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (French is a plus for Morocco-based candidates).
• Experience with licensing frameworks, AML/CFT, and data privacy obligations.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support license and registration applications across MENA through to approval.
• Maintain and update the licensing tracker and timelines.
• Coordinate with regulatory advisors and local law firms on license applications.
• Contribute to dLocal's long-term regulatory strategy for the region.
• Maintain country and entity regulatory frameworks for day-to-day activities.
• Ensure timely regulatory reports and compliance submissions for licensed entities.
• Assess regulatory requirements for new business needs and design compliant models.
• Provide expert regulatory advice to internal teams.
• Support merchant onboarding from a regulatory standpoint.
• Monitor regulatory developments and trends across the region.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Bilingual Arabic-English

Autonomous

Education

Advanced degree in Law

Job description

dLocal is seeking a Regulatory Affairs professional in Kuala Lumpur to oversee licensing across MENA, ensure compliance, and interface with authorities. The role requires strategic and operational execution, advising internal teams and external partners.

Ideal candidates hold an Advanced degree in Law and 5+ years in regulatory roles within fintech or financial services. Expect fast-paced regional work with cross-border collaboration.