Compliance Director - Business Advisory (Fintech)

Dubai

The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted compliance advisor to the business, providing practical guidance on regulatory requirements, conduct, and data protection matters
• Partner with product, technology, and commercial teams to ensure compliance is embedded into new initiatives, change programmes and customer journeys
• Interpret and apply regulatory expectations and internal policies across a range of business activities
• Support the development and enhancement of a risk-based compliance framework, including monitoring and assurance activities
• Provide constructive challenge on business decisions where regulatory or conduct risks arise
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and escalating compliance risks, issues, and breaches where appropriate
• Support regulatory engagement activities, including submissions, queries, and supervisory interactions
• Contribute to the development of compliance policies, procedures, and governance standards
• Promote a strong culture of compliance, ethics, and accountability across the organisation

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years compliance experience within financial services, ideally in advisory or business-facing roles
• Experience in fintech, digital banking, payments, or similarly regulated environments is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, conduct risk, and data protection requirements
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology teams
• Experience supporting or developing compliance frameworks, controls, and governance structures
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, business-friendly guidance
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving, and high-growth environments