Job
Core
Manage end-to-end licence applications and regulatory registrations for clients in financial services, fintech, payments, funds, and crypto sectors across multiple jurisdictions.
Role type
Licensing Officer (Advisory)
Builds
Regulatory authorisation packages for Investment Firms, CASPs, Payment Institutions, EMIs, Funds, and Fund Managers
Domain
Financial Services Regulation / GRC
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Licence application management, regulatory perimeter assessment, business plan drafting, fit-and-proper documentation, regulatory liaison, project management, document tracking
Preferred skills
UAE regulatory landscape knowledge (DFSA/DIFC, FSRA/ADGM, SCA, CBUAE, VARA), Greek/Arabic proficiency, CySEC/ICAC/ACAMS certifications
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end licence applications and regulatory registrations; Assess client business models and advise on appropriate licence type; Draft and review application documents including business plans and governance structures; Prepare fit-and-proper and ownership documentation; Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and legal advisers; Monitor regulatory developments (MiCA, MiFID II, PSD/EMD, AIFMD/UCITS)
Seniority
Mid-level IC