Regulatory Compliance and Licensing Manager

Job Descriptions:

• Identify crypto-friendly jurisdictions and lead the licensing and registration processes for the APEC region and beyond.

• Engage with regulators in key jurisdictions such as Dubai, and Europe (e.g., FCA, BaFin, VARA), demonstrating experience interacting with these bodies.

• Stay informed about the rapidly changing global crypto regulations, assessing and analysing their impact for senior management.

• Develop and communicate licensing and registration strategies, clearly outlining implications for the business and leadership.

• Serve as the primary project manager, coordinating with external consultants and legal advisers throughout the licensing process.

• Draft, review, and update Compliance Manuals to align with regulatory requirements and licensing activities.

• Manage regulatory submissions and respond to inquiries from authorities.

• Conduct ongoing compliance checks and monitoring to ensure adherence to relevant regulations.

• Design workflows and processes to support operational compliance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Banking, Business, or Law.

• Minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in regulatory compliance and licensing roleswithin financial institutions, particularly in crypto, banking, tech, startups, e-commerce, or payments.

• Strong connections with legal consulting firms across different jurisdictions for crypto licensing applications.

• Proven success in obtaining crypto licenses in various regions.

• Ability to draft policies related to license applications when required.

• Excellent project management capabilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficient in English and Mandarin/Chinese, to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

• A proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy tech startup environment.