Head of Americas Licensing and Regulatory Affairs

7+ years of experience in regulatory licensing, regulatory affairs, or regulatory compliance within financial services, fintech, or payments companies Proven track record of successfully obtaining and maintaining financial services licenses, particularly US state money transmitter licenses Strong knowledge of US state money transmission regulatory frameworks Demonstrated experience preparing and submitting regulatory reports, notifications, and responses to regulatory inquiries Track record of successfully interfacing with state banking departments, FinCEN, and other financial regulators Exceptional project management skills to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive applications Outstanding written communication skills for drafting regulatory submissions, applications, policies, and correspondence Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external advisors Bachelor's degree required; JD preferred Experience in cross-border payments, FX, or crypto industries (preferred) Experience with crypto/digital asset licensing (preferred) Experience with international licensing (Canada MSB, Latin America) (preferred) Prior work at a high-growth fintech or payments startup (preferred) Existing relationships with state regulators, CSBS, or MTRA (preferred) Familiarity with RegTech tools and automation (preferred)

Complete execution of pending US state money transmitter license (MTL) applications Drive scoping and execution of additional license applications in the Americas (Canada MSB, US crypto/virtual currency, Latin America) Coordinate with external counsel and consultants Manage license maintenance activities (renewals, amendments, reporting, surety bonds, net worth, investments) Serve as primary regulatory contact with US state banking departments, FinCEN, FINTRAC (Canada), and Latin American financial authorities Build and maintain regulator relationships Manage regulatory inquiries and examinations Prepare regulatory submissions Prepare and manage regulatory reports and filings Support market expansion by identifying regulatory requirements Maintain policies and procedures Build and develop the team