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