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Freedom24

Licensing & Regulatory Expansion Specialist - relocation to Cyprus

LocationSaint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
Company size11+ people
First seen1w ago
Last seen1d ago
Licensing & Regulatory Expansion
Responsibilities
● Lead end-to-end fintech licensing projects across international jurisdictions, with a primary focus on obtaining an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licences.
● Manage the full licensing lifecycle: regulatory strategy, application preparation, submission, regulator communication, follow-up and obtaining the licence.
● Coordinate the preparation and submission of regulatory applications and documentation packages with local regulators and external advisors.
● Ensure regulatory readiness of policies, procedures, governance frameworks, AML/CTF controls, risk management frameworks and operational processes required for licensing.
● Coordinate the setup and launch of regulatory and operational processes following licence approval.
● Work closely with internal teams, local counsels and regulatory authorities.
Card & Payments
● Support the development and implementation of card and payment-related business models within licensed entities.
● Coordinate regulatory, operational and product requirements related to card issuing, acquiring and payment services.
● Work cross-functionally with Product, Payments, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Technology teams to ensure readiness of card and payment operations.
● Support relationships and projects involving payment providers, card schemes and other relevant financial infrastructure partners.
Project Governance & Delivery
● Build end-to-end licensing roadmaps, project plans, timelines and key milestones.
● Coordinate multiple workstreams and ensure timely delivery of regulatory and operational requirements.
● Track project risks, dependencies and blockers, escalating critical issues when required.
● Prepare regular project updates, executive summaries and regulatory reports for senior management.
● Maintain structured project documentation and ensure clear ownership across all workstreams.
Cross-Functional & External Communication
● Manage communication with regulatory authorities.
● Act as the central coordination point between internal operations teams and regulators.
● Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear and actionable business tasks.
● Lead regular project meetings, steering committees and stakeholder updates.
● Ensure transparent and well-structured project documentation throughout the licensing process.
Requirements
● Proven hands-on experience in obtaining fintech licences, preferably EMI, PI, payment institution, e-money or similar financial services licences.
● Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end licensing projects, from initial regulatory assessment through application, regulator engagement and licence approval.
● Previous experience with licensing projects in international or less conventional / exotic jurisdictions is strongly preferred.
● Experience working with regulators and external legal/regulatory advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
● Strong understanding of EMI / payment services regulatory requirements, AML/CTF, governance, risk management and operational controls.
● Practical experience with card-related products and payment infrastructure - card issuing, acquiring, processing, card schemes or related payment services.
● Experience launching or setting up new regulated fintech operations following licence approval would be a strong advantage.
● Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, workstreams and regulatory deadlines simultaneously.
● Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical operational and business processes.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of ownership and attention to detail.
● Fluent English; additional languages are a plus.
● Experience in a regulated financial institution, fintech, payment company, bank, EMI or PI is preferred.
Benefits
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Work in a modern office in the center of Limassol with an open-minded and professional team;
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Relocation package, including reimbursement for flights and accommodation for 1 month;
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Visa sponsorship for the employee and their family members;
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The company covers 50% of the annual cost of the health plan, which the employee can choose with any insurance company;
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Company-provided life insurance;
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21 working days of paid vacation;
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12 additional days off per year, provided by the company;
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Paid sick leave;
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Team-building activities, corporate events, football and volleyball clubs, sports events, and challenges.
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