Regulatory Affairs Officer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Regulatory Affairs Officer (Fintech): Driving the strategy and execution of payment authorizations across MENA markets with an accent on license acquisition and regulatory compliance. Focus on managing relationships with financial authorities, designing compliant operating models for new products, and ensuring reporting obligations are met.

Location: Hybrid in Cairo, Casablanca, Riyadh, or Abu Dhabi

Company

hirify.global is a global payments processor that enables major companies to collect payments in emerging markets across 40 countries.

What you will do

• Drive license and registration applications across MENA jurisdictions from initial strategy to final approval.
• Coordinate with external regulatory advisors and local law firms on structural and licensing assessments.
• Maintain and update the regional licensing tracker and regulatory frameworks for day-to-day use.
• Ensure the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of regulatory reports and compliance submissions for MENA entities.
• Assess how regulatory requirements apply to new business flows and products to design compliant operating models.
• Provide expert regulatory advice to internal teams and support merchant/partner onboarding.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Law, Compliance, Finance, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or compliance within fintech, payments, or financial institutions in the MENA region.
• Deep knowledge of MENA financial services regulations, including payment licensing, AML/CFT, and data privacy.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Proven experience managing direct relationships and submissions with MENA financial authorities.
• Strong analytical skills to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

Nice to have

• French language proficiency (particularly for candidates based in Morocco).

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven environment with flexible schedules.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and evolving fintech industry.
• Internal referral bonus program.
• Monthly social budget for team bonding, either in-person or remotely.
• "hirify.global Houses" for week-long global coworking retreats with teammates.

Hiring process

• CV review by the Talent Acquisition team with status updates provided via email.
• Use of AI tools to support application review and resume analysis, with final decisions made by humans.