Compliance & Licensing Manager

What You’ll Do

• Lead global licensing initiatives — manage end-to-end license applications, renewals, and maintenance across multiple jurisdictions (UAE, EU, El Salvador, Seychelles, and offshore entities).
• Oversee compliance frameworks — implement AML/CFT, KYC, and Sanctions programs that align with both global standards and local laws.
• Serve as regulatory liaison — coordinate directly with regulators, auditors, and external consultants to handle filings, audits, and compliance inquiries.
• Manage external partners — supervise law firms and compliance consultants to ensure timely, high-quality project delivery.
• Conduct regulatory research — monitor evolving crypto and financial regulations, providing proactive insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally — work closely with product, legal, operations, and risk teams to ensure every business initiative meets global compliance standards.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Finance, or Economics; LL.M. or JD is a plus.
• 3+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or regulatory affairs within crypto, fintech, securities, banking, or payments sectors.
• Proven experience managing full license lifecycles — including application, maintenance, and renewal — across multiple entities.
• Strong understanding of VASP, MSB, EMI, and MiCA regimes, particularly in UAE, EU, El Salvador, Seychelles, or other offshore jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of AML/KYC/CFT/Sanctions requirements and their operational execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; able to operate effectively in global teams.
• Fluent in English (required); Mandarin or Spanish proficiency is an advantage.

Bonus Points

• Previous experience at top-tier exchanges (e.g., Bitget, Bybit, OKX, Binance) or licensed financial institutions.
• Certifications such as CAMS, ICA, or CFE.
• Familiarity with data protection and marketing compliance (GDPR, PIPL, etc.).