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As our Head of Licensing & Regulatory Strategy, you’ll play a key role in architecting and owning our multi-jurisdictional FinTech regulatory strategy across multiple product lines to fuel our international expansion. This is a permanent, strategic leadership position. You will build the foundation for our international expansion by defining the optimal path to authorisation in new markets.
Job Responsibility
Define the licensing strategy per product line (banking, payments, securities, crypto)
recommend the fastest viable path
conduct regulatory feasibility assessments
turn regulatory updates into competitive advantages
own every new license application and extension from initial assessment to final authorization
manage EEA passporting
coordinate cross-functional inputs
build repeatable playbooks
build trust-based relationships with financial regulators as primary point of contact
engage regulators proactively on product innovation
act as strategic advisor for Product, Strategy, and Executive teams
direct external advisors
brief Board and ExCo on pipeline risks and options
own and maintain licensing register and regulatory calendar
ensure all license conditions are met
lead and mentor high-performing teams
Requirements
8+ years in regulatory affairs, licensing, legal, or compliance in financial services, with 3+ years specifically in fintech, alongside experience building or managing growing teams and advising C-level founders
hands-on experience navigating the intersections of at least two regulatory frameworks (CRD/CRR, PSD2/PSD3, MiFID II, MiCAR) and managing a complex portfolio of overlapping licenses and host-authority dynamics
proven track record of presenting to and negotiating with European NCAs (e.g., CSSF, BaFin, Bank of Italy, FCA)
view regulation as an enabler
entrepreneurial mindset with strategic vision
fully fluent in English
pragmatic problem-solver
natural relationship builder
Nice to have
Experience with EMI-to-bank upgrades
passporting across multiple EEA jurisdictions
acquiring/card scheme knowledge (Visa, Mastercard, PayFac, BIN sponsorship)