Regulatory & Licensing Officer – Middle East and North Africa (Payments/ Fintech)

Why Join dLocal?
dLocal is the financial infrastructure powering global commerce in the world's fastest-growing markets. The biggest companies in the world trust us to unlock growth in 60+ countries across emerging markets—moving money where others see complexity. We don't just process payments; we are architects of payment ecosystems and partners in our customers' expansion. You'll work alongside 1,300+ teammates from 40+ nationalities and tackle global challenges from day one.

What will I be doing?

Support license and registration applications across Middle East and North Africa 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 Middle East and North Africa (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.