Compliance Lead - Global Payments & Crypto
We are seeking a seasoned Compliance Lead to spearhead our global licensing application and regulatory compliance framework. This is a high-impact role for an expert who will own the end-to-end process of securing critical financial licenses across multiple key jurisdictions, Hong Kong, Europe, MENA, and LATAM.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with deep, hands-on experience in payment regulations, crypto assets (
MiCAR
), and managing complex, cross-border licensing applications.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Licensing & Regulatory Applications:
- Lead and project-manage the entire application process for global licenses, including Electronic Money Institution (
EMI
), Payment Institution (
PI
), and Virtual Asset Service Provider (
VASP
) licenses. - Develop and own the global licensing roadmap, prioritizing jurisdictions and managing timelines for Europe, MENA, and LATAM.
- Draft and oversee the preparation of high-quality application materials, including comprehensive business plans, financial projections, and robust compliance policies (AML/CFT, KYC, risk management).
- Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison with external legal counsel and regulators throughout the application process.
2. Compliance Advisory & Regulatory Strategy:
- Provide expert advisory on regulatory requirements across payment and crypto services, with a strong focus on MiCAR, PSD2/PSD3, AMLD, and other relevant frameworks.
- Conduct in-depth gap analyses for new market entry and new products, identifying regulatory requirements and implementing necessary compliance controls.
- Monitor and analyze the global regulatory landscape to anticipate changes and advise the business on strategic implications.
3. Program Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Build and maintain a centralised dashboard to track the status of all licensing applications and regulatory engagements across multiple jurisdictions.
- Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Legal, and Finance teams to embed regulatory requirements into product design and business operations from the outset.
- Develop and manage the compliance calendar for critical deadlines, renewals, variations, and regulatory reporting.
Requirements:
- 5-10 years of direct experience
in a compliance role within a global payment institution, electronic money institution, crypto exchange/asset service provider, or a relevant financial regulatory body. - Proven, hands-on experience
successfully managing and obtaining financial licenses (e.g., EMI, PI, MSO, VASP) in China, one or more of the following regions:
Europe, MENA, LATAM. - Deep subject matter expertise
in key regulatory frameworks: PSD2, AMLD/6AMLD, MiCAR, and FATF recommendations governing VASPs. - Strong familiarity with building and implementing AML/CFT programs, including KYC, customer due diligence, and transaction monitoring systems.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to own complex processes from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
- Superior communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English. Proficiency in other languages (e.g., Arabic, Spanish) is a significant advantage.
- A strategic, proactive, and pragmatic mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
About OSL
As a subsidiary of the publicly listed OSL Group (HKEX: 863.HK), OSL Digital Securities is Hong Kong's first and most established SFC-licensed and insured digital asset platform. Operating since 2018, the platform provides institutional-grade digital asset services to corporations, financial institutions, professional and retail investors.
OSL Core Values:
Be customer-centered
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Be relentlessly innovative
Be direct
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