Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lead

We are looking for a Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lead to support the company’s expansion across multiple jurisdictions by driving the licensing process end-to-end and helping ensure ongoing regulatory readiness after authorization.

This role will be responsible for coordinating licensing and regulatory affairs activities related to crypto / virtual asset operations across countries. The person in this role will work cross-functionally with legal, compliance, product, finance, operations, and external advisors to support license applications, regulator communication, and ongoing maintenance of regulatory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end licensing process for crypto / virtual asset related activities across different jurisdictions
• Research and assess regulatory and licensing requirements in target markets
• Support the preparation, collection, review, and submission of licensing application materials and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Product, Operations, Risk, and senior management to ensure readiness for regulatory applications
• Liaise with external legal advisors, consultants, and local partners involved in licensing processes
• Track licensing timelines, submission milestones, dependencies, and follow-up actions
• Support communication with regulators and relevant authorities during application, clarification, and review stages
• Maintain a clear record of licensing status, regulatory obligations, key deadlines, approvals, and required filings across jurisdictions
• Monitor changes in applicable regulatory frameworks and assess their impact on the company’s operations and licensing position
• Support post-license maintenance activities, including renewals, reporting requirements, regulatory submissions, and internal coordination for ongoing compliance readiness
• Identify licensing-related risks, bottlenecks, and documentation gaps, and escalate them in a timely manner
• Contribute to building internal licensing governance, processes, trackers, templates, and documentation standards

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Finance, Compliance, Public Policy, or a related field
• Previous experience in licensing, regulatory affairs, compliance, legal, or related functions, preferably within fintech, payments, crypto, virtual assets, or financial services
• Good understanding of regulatory and licensing processes across jurisdictions
• Familiarity with crypto / virtual asset regulatory environments is a strong advantage
• Experience working with regulators, external legal counsel, or licensing applications will be considered a strong plus
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, deadlines, and jurisdiction-specific requirements simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into clear action points for business and internal teams
• Proactive, structured, and ownership-driven mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in crypto, VASP, fintech, payments, EMI, PI, or broader financial regulatory environments
• Exposure to AML / compliance frameworks and regulated business operations
• Experience supporting cross-border expansion and market entry initiatives
• Experience building trackers, reporting structures, and licensing documentation processes

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Licensing processes are well-coordinated, documented, and moved forward in a timely manner
• Internal teams are aligned on regulatory requirements and submission dependencies
• Application materials are complete, organized, and submitted with strong follow-through
• Regulatory obligations, deadlines, and renewals are tracked and managed proactively
• The business has better visibility over licensing readiness, risks, and jurisdiction-specific requirements