Licensing Project Specialist
Europe | Full-time
Responsibilities
- End-to-end licensing project management: manage financial licensing processes across different jurisdictions — from analyzing regulatory requirements and selecting the optimal approach to obtaining licenses and launching operations
- Regulatory research & jurisdiction analysis: conduct in-depth research of regulatory requirements, including licensing requirements, corporate structures, substance requirements, tax considerations, and operational limitations
- Licensing documentation preparation & management: coordinate document collection (including apostilles and corporate documents), prepare and control submission-ready document packages according to regulatory deadlines
- External advisors & stakeholder coordination: communicate with local lawyers, consultants, registration agents, and internal teams to ensure timely execution of all licensing stages
- Corporate structuring & compliance support: analyze existing structures, prepare and adapt corporate documents, AML/CFT policies, Risk Management frameworks, and other internal policies according to regulatory requirements
- Banking & PSP onboarding: support corporate bank account opening processes, communicate with banks, EMIs, and PSPs, prepare KYB documentation, and ensure payment infrastructure readiness
- Licensing launch management: ensure business readiness after license approval — including accounts, PSP integrations, internal processes, and client onboarding flows.
- Stakeholder management: independently coordinate communication with regulators, external consultants, and internal teams throughout licensing projects
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in legal, regulatory, or compliance roles within FinTech, Crypto, FX, or Payments
- Practical experience managing end-to-end licensing projects — from regulatory analysis and documentation preparation to obtaining licenses and launching operations Ability to conduct regulatory research and interpret requirements from different regulators
- High level of ownership, strong attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple processes with strict deadlines
- Strong analytical skills, structured thinking, and ability to independently solve complex regulatory challenges
- English proficiency sufficient for working with international consultants, legal documentation, and regulatory materials
We offer
- The opportunity to to work on complex, non-trivial legal tasks with real impact on global crypto and fintech operations
- Direct involvement in licensing and structuring processes alongside top-tier financial and legal service providers
- 20 paid vacation days per year
- 10 paid sick leave days per year
- Public holidays as per the company’s approved Public holiday list
- Medical insurance
- Opportunity to work remotely
- Professional education budget
- Language learning budget
- Wellness budget (gym membership, sports gear and related expenses)