Head of Regulatory Affairs, Fintech - dubai - Optasia

    Optasia
    Optasia dubai

    4 days ago

    Description
    Overview
    Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.

    We are seeking enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are result driven and have a can‑do attitude, who want to be part of a team of like‑minded individuals who deliver solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.

    Responsibilities

    Lead a team that will act as the primary interface with government, regulators and supervisory bodies across our jurisdictions, ensuring strategic and operational alignment of our products and services to regulatory expectations in order to support our commercial activities.

    Define the company's regulatory compliance strategy and drive regulatory risk appetite.
    Maintain strong, trusted relationships with regulators, monitor regulatory and policy developments and translate them into operational language.

    Devise the company's strategy for proactive engagement with regulators and oversight bodies to drive and maintain strong relationships across all jurisdictions where the Group operates, while supporting business activities.

    Support the development of the Group's regulatory compliance framework and the relevant fit‑for‑purpose policies and standards required to support the future growth of the Group in a sustainable manner.

    Maintain an updated view of the regulatory landscape and applicable requirements across the jurisdictions where the Group operates.
    Support the Compliance team to ensure regulatory compliance with applicable obligations, including licensing, reporting and supervisory requirements.

    Set adequate regulatory compliance controls and support monitoring activities, including risk assessments and internal audits, with follow‑up on agreed remediations.

    Set regulatory risk appetite and associated tolerance levels, and establish mechanisms to track, monitor and report on it.

    Act as a subject‑matter expert and business partner to support product and commercial teams during business development activities, pre‑sales and product development/deployment, bringing critical regulatory insights to the process.

    Lead the Regulatory Affairs team, a network of specialists within the regions who will be the primary parties responsible for engagement with regulators.

    Foster a culture of compliance, accountability and risk awareness across the organization.
    Advise senior leadership and the Board on regulatory risk and compliance related matters.
    Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or related field; Master's preferred.
    12+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, compliance or risk management, including leadership experience.
    In‑depth knowledge of multi‑jurisdictional regulatory requirements, specifically those affecting digital financial services providers and value‑add services.
    Ability to articulate general corporate governance requirements and good practices.
    Previous experience in risk management and compliance frameworks is recommended.
    Strong understanding of regulatory affairs and compliance processes and proven ability to design and implement related policies and controls.
    Strong leadership and people‑management experience.
    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
    Strong business acumen, strategic thinking, analytical skills, solution‑oriented mindset and the ability to solve problems effectively and pragmatically.
    Demonstrated integrity, ethical judgment and decision‑making skills.
    Ability to influence at senior executive and Board level.
    Benefits & Perks
    Competitive remuneration package
    Extra day off on your birthday
    Performance‑based bonus scheme
    All the tech gear you need to work smart
    Be a part of a multicultural working environment
    Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
    Gain insights for tomorrow's market foreground
    A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
    Continuous training and access to online training platforms
    Values
    #1 Drive to Thrive:
    Fully dedicated to evolving.
    #2 Customer‑First Mindset:
    We go above and beyond to meet our partners' and clients' expectations.
    #3 Bridge the Gap:
    Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
    #4 Go‑Getter Spirit:
    We are results oriented.
    #5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.
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