Responsibilities:
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 analyzing 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 roles within 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, both written and spoken.
Good command of Chinese and Mandarin, written and spoken.
A proactive self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, comfortable in a fast-paced, high-energy tech startup environment.
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