Regulatory & Licensing Officer – MENA (Payments/ Fintech)

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dLocal is hiring a Regulatory & Licensing Officer for the MENA region. The role involves managing license applications, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining compliance frameworks. Requires 5+ years experience, a bachelor's degree, and hybrid work in Lagos.

• Hybrid work arrangement in Lagos
• Minimum 5 years experience required
• Focus on payments/fintech regulatory licensing in MENA

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Regulatory & Licensing Officer – MENA (Payments/ Fintech) at dLocal July, 2026 | MyJobMag Login Signup Employers Nigeria Ghana Kenya Nigeria South Africa UK Jobs Career Advice Post Job Search for Jobs Abia Abuja Adamawa Akwa Ibom Anambra Bauchi Bayelsa Benue Borno Cross River Delta Ebonyi Edo Ekiti Enugu Gombe Imo Jigawa Kaduna Kano Katsina Kebbi Kogi Kwara Lagos Nasarawa Niger Ogun Ondo Osun Other Oyo Plateau Rivers Sokoto Taraba Yobe Zamfara Administration / Facilities Agriculture / Agro-Allied Art / Crafts / Languages Aviation / Aerospace Banking Bursary and Scholarships Caregiver / Nanny / Social Workers Catering / Confectionery Construction and Site Engineering Consultancy Content, Editorial and Journalism Customer Care, Success and Service Data, Business Analysis and AI Driving Education / Teaching / Training Engineering / Technical Environment Health and Safety Finance / Accounting / Audit Food, Beverage and Hospitality General Graduate Jobs Human Resources / HR ICT / Computer Insurance Internships Janitorial Services Legal and Regulatory Logistics Manufacturing Marketing and Communication Media Production and Entertainment Medical / Healthcare NGO/Non-Profit Oil and Gas, Energy and Mining Pharmaceutical Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain Product Management Project and Program Management Real Estate Research and Development RFP / RFQ / EOI Risk Management and Compliance Sales and Business Development Science Security / Intelligence Shipping and Maritime Sports, Fitness and Personal Care Strategic and Top Management Travels and Tours UX, Design and Architecture Volunteer BA/BSc/HND First School Leaving Certificate MBA/MSc/MA NCE OND Others PhD/Fellowship Professional Certificate Secondary School (SSCE) Vocational Close Detailed Search X Send this job to a friend Type the email of your friend Enter your email Type Your Email Message I think you may be interested in this position - Regulatory & Licensing Officer – MENA (Payments/ Fintech) at dLocal. This is the link: https://www.myjobmag.com/job/regulatory-licensing-officer-mena-payments-fintech-dlocal?utm_source=email_friend. Copy and paste link on browser if link is not working. Check it out! X Did you notice an error or suspect this job is scam? Tell us. Enter your email Type Your Message Regulatory & Licensing Officer – MENA (Payments/ Fintech) at dLocal View Jobs in ICT / Telecommunication / View Jobs at dLocal Posted: Jul 22, 2026 Deadline: Not specified Save Email @gmail.com @yahoo.com @outlook.com dLocal is a technology company and the #1 payments leader with a single solution focused on Latin America and other emerging markets. Read more about this company Regulatory & Licensing Officer – MENA (Payments/ Fintech) Job Type Full Time , Hybrid Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 5 years Location Lagos Job Field Legal and Regulatory What will I be doing? Support license and registration applications across MENA jurisdictions (strategy, documentation, regulatory interactions) through to approval Maintain and update the licensing tracker of the application status, timelines Coordinate with external regulatory advisors and local law firms on license applications, structural questions, and regulatory perimeter assessments Contribute to dLocal's long-term licensing strategy for the region Maintain the regulatory framework by country and entity for day-to-day use: what licenses and permissions exist, what activities they authorise, applicable conditions, limits, and reporting obligations Ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of regulatory reports and compliance submissions for each licensed MENA entity Identify and assess how regulatory requirements apply to new business needs (new flows, use cases, products), and design compliant operating models Provide expert advice to internal teams Support merchant and partner onboarding from a regulatory standpoint Monitor regulatory developments and trends across the region What skills do I need? Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, or a comparable field 5+ years of experience in a regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal advisory role — ideally within a fintech, payments company, financial institution, or law firm operating in the MENA region Deep knowledge of financial services regulation across MENA markets, including payment institution licensing frameworks, AML/CFT requirements, and data privacy obligations Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory. French is a plus for Morocco-based candidates Proven ability to operate across both licensing (forward-looking, strategic) and compliance/assurance (operational, day-to-day) functions Experience managing regulatory relationships and submissions directly with MENA financial authorities Highly analytical, structured, and detail-oriented — able to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance Autonomous and hands-on, comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment with multiple workstreams in parallel Professional and collaborative, with strong stakeholder management skills across diverse internal teams Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to dLocal on jobs.lever.co to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates. Share Save Email Report Get new Legal and Regulatory jobs like this on Telegram. 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