Licensing Project Specialist
Core
Manage complex financial licensing projects end-to-end across multiple international jurisdictions, from regulatory analysis and strategy through license acquisition and operational launch.
Role type
Senior IC licensing project specialist (financial services)
Builds
Licensed financial operations and corporate structures for fintech and financial services companies
Domain
Financial services, fintech, cross-border regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
regulatory analysis, licensing project management, corporate structuring, compliance documentation, AML/CFT policy development, stakeholder coordination, risk assessment, deadline tracking, KYB documentation, payment infrastructure onboarding
Preferred skills
experience with external legal counsel and registration agents, understanding of corporate banking and payment infrastructure, familiarity with international regulatory frameworks
Technologies
regulatory frameworks, corporate documentation, compliance policies, KYB documentation, payment infrastructure
Responsibilities
Manage financial licensing projects end to end across multiple jurisdictions, from regulatory analysis and strategy selection through license acquisition and operational launch. Research and analyze regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, corporate structures, substance requirements, tax considerations, and operational restrictions across different markets. Assess jurisdictional options and support the selection of appropriate regulatory and corporate structures based on business and compliance requirements. Coordinate the preparation and submission of licensing documentation, including collecting corporate records, arranging apostilles, and ensuring complete, accurate, submission-ready packages. Track regulatory deadlines, project milestones, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure licensing processes progress efficiently and on schedule. Coordinate with local legal counsel, regulatory consultants, registration agents, and other external advisors throughout licensing projects. Collaborate with internal legal, compliance, finance, operations, and other stakeholders to ensure all regulatory requirements are addressed. Analyze existing corporate structures and support the preparation or adaptation of corporate documents and internal policies in line with applicable regulatory requirements. Contribute to the development and adaptation of AML/CFT policies, risk management frameworks, and other compliance documentation required for licensing and ongoing operations. Support corporate banking and payment infrastructure onboarding, including communication with banks, EMIs, and PSPs and preparation of KYB documentation. Coordinate activities required to ensure payment infrastructure and corporate accounts are operational and ready to support the licensed business. Manage the transition from licensing approval to operational launch, ensuring accounts, PSP integrations, internal procedures, and client onboarding processes are ready. Maintain clear and proactive communication with regulators, external advisors, and internal stakeholders throughout the full lifecycle of licensing projects. Identify regulatory or execution risks early and independently develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
