MENA Regulatory Affairs Lead – Fintech Compliance

dLocal; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 262,467 - 374,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus program

Social budget

Job summary

dLocal is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Officer for the MENA region to drive the strategy and execution of authorizations across various markets. The role involves working closely with regulators and internal teams to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

Ideal candidates should have an advanced degree in Law or Compliance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic and English. The position offers flexibility, a dynamic fintech environment, and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal advisory role.
• Deep knowledge of financial services regulation across MENA markets.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Proven ability to operate across licensing and compliance functions.

Responsibilities

• Support license and registration applications across MENA jurisdictions.
• Maintain and update the licensing tracker of application status and timelines.
• Coordinate with external regulatory advisors and local law firms.
• Contribute to dLocal's long-term licensing strategy for the region.
• Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of regulatory reports.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

Fluency in English

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of financial services regulation

Education

Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, Finance

Job description

dLocal is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Officer for the MENA region to drive the strategy and execution of authorizations across various markets. The role involves working closely with regulators and internal teams to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.

Ideal candidates should have an advanced degree in Law or Compliance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and fluency in Arabic and English. The position offers flexibility, a dynamic fintech environment, and various benefits.