About the Client

Our client is a large and fast-growing international crypto and fintech company operating across several jurisdictions in Europe and globally. The company provides regulated crypto-payment services and continues to expand its presence under MiCA and other financial frameworks. To support this expansion, the company is strengthening its licensing and regulatory affairs team.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Licensing Manager / Regulatory Affairs Manager to support and coordinate the company’s licensing and regulatory compliance processes across Europe.

This position suits a compliance or legal professional with hands-on experience in financial or crypto licensing, who is comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-border environment and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the end-to-end process of obtaining and maintaining licenses (MiCA, VASP, EMI, PSP, MSB) across multiple jurisdictions.

• Prepare documentation and applications for submission to supervisory authorities and follow up on feedback or requests.

• Serve as a point of contact with regulators, central banks, and external legal or compliance consultants.

• Monitor changes in regulatory frameworks (MiCA, AMLD6, DORA, GDPR, FATF, EBA/ESMA) and ensure internal policies remain aligned.

• Support the preparation of licensing packages, policies, procedures, and governance documentation.

• Assist with internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Risk, and Finance teams to align processes and ensure timely and compliant submissions.

• Maintain the company’s register of licenses and oversee renewals, fit & proper assessments, and regulatory reporting obligations.

• Support communication with management and the board by preparing summaries and updates on licensing progress and key risks.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in compliance, AML, or regulatory affairs within fintech, payments, or crypto.

• Involvement in licensing processes under MiCA or national VASP regimes within at least one EU jurisdiction - highly preferable. 

• Experience with jurisdictions such as Canada (MSB), the United States, Australia, and Brazil is a strong plus.

• Strong understanding of European regulatory requirements and experience interacting with supervisory authorities.

• Solid knowledge of AML/CTF frameworks and regulatory compliance.

• Legal background or degree preferred.

• Excellent command of English and Russian (both required).

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What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in the company’s European licensing expansion.

• Exposure to complex international regulatory projects, including MiCA implementation.

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in a rapidly growing crypto fintech.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience.

• Flexibility and autonomy within an international team.