Regulatory Licensing Application Reviewer – Fintech

About the role

Deloitte UK is recruiting experienced former regulators for a 4-month contract project in the UAE, supporting the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) in its fintech licensing initiatives. The reviewer screens applicant documents, conducts interviews and communicates with applicants and internal teams, then presents findings and recommendations to stakeholders. The work covers fintech domains such as stored value facilities, retail payment services, open finance, payment tokens and related licensing.

Key responsibilities

• Review and assess licensing applications focused on innovative fintech sectors
• Screen applicant documentation thoroughly and conduct interviews
• Communicate effectively with applicants and internal teams
• Collaborate with specialized teams covering AML/CFT, Conduct & Consumer Protection, Fit & Proper Assessment, Business Model & Financial Projections and IT workflows
• Present findings and recommendations to regulatory stakeholders

Required profile

• Ex-regulator with hands-on experience in licensing application reviews
• Strong background in fintech regulatory frameworks and innovative payment services
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple specialized review areas
• Available to work onsite in the UAE for the duration of the contract (remote work options considered with UAE data residency compliance)