Hands-on Regulatory Affairs Expert

About us Satispay began by rethinking the simple act of a payment to remove the friction from our daily routines. But we didn't stop there. Today, we are building a complete financial platform designed to empower people and concretely improve their lives. By giving our 6 million users a clear, open path to pay, save, and invest, we are evolving into the definitive destination for every financial need. Joining our team means stepping into a critical role with the authority and responsibility to drive significant business outcomes and shape the strategic trajectory of the company and the industry. We are powered by a culture of ownership, relentless execution, and strategic foresight. We are brave in our approach, making courageous decisions and tackling challenges head-on, underpinned by a deep sense of responsibility for sustainable, ethical, and long-term success. What you'll be doing As our Head of Licensing & Regulatory Strategy, you’ll play a key role in architecting and owning our multi-jurisdictional FinTech regulatory strategy across multiple product lines to fuel our international expansion. This is not just a project management role for a single licence application; this is a permanent, strategic leadership position. You will build the foundation for our international expansion by defining the optimal path to authorisation in new markets. In this role, embodying ownership and a commitment to craving impact, you will be expected to deliver significant results by: * Strategy & Roadmap - Define the licensing strategy per product line (banking, payments, securities, crypto), recommend the fastest viable path, conduct regulatory feasibility assessments, and turn regulatory updates (CCD2, PSD3, MiCAR phase 2, CRD VI, DORA) into competitive advantages. * End-to-End License Execution - Own every new license application and extension from initial assessment to final authorization, manage EEA passporting, coordinate cross-functional inputs, and build repeatable playbooks. * Regulatory Relationships - Build trust-based relationships with financial regulators as the primary point of contact, engaging them proactively on product innovation. * Internal Advisory - Act as the strategic advisor for the Product, Strategy, and Executive teams on regulatory capabilities, direct external advisors, and brief the Board and ExCo on pipeline risks and options. * Operations - Own and maintain the licensing register (authorizations, conditions, passporting map, pending applications) and the regulatory calendar, ensuring all license conditions are met across the organization. You will lead and mentor high-performing teams, collaborate closely with peers with structured communication and transparency, demonstrating a commitment to integrity and ownership. Who we're looking for We are seeking a proven leader with a distinguished track record of success in driving strategic initiatives and achieving significant business growth within relevant sectors. You will lead by example, combining ambition with purpose, drive impactful results and cultivate ownership and continuous improvement in our dynamic environment. * Fintech & Leadership Experience - You bring 8+ years in regulatory affairs, licensing, legal, or compliance in financial services, with 3+ years specifically in fintech, alongside experience building or managing growing teams and advising C-level founders. * Multi-Framework & Multi-Jurisdictional Expertise - You have hands-on experience navigating the intersections of at least two regulatory frameworks (CRD/CRR, PSD2/PSD3, MiFID II, MiCAR) and have managed a complex portfolio of overlapping licenses and host-authority dynamics. * Regulator-Facing Credibility - You have a proven track record of presenting to and negotiating with European NCAs (e.g., CSSF, BaFin, Bank of Italy, FCA), confidently leading the room. * Entrepreneurial Mindset & Strategic Vision - You view regulation as an enabler rather than a blocker, find creative paths to drive outcomes, and understand how licensing paths impact group capital, substance requirements, and cross-border governance. * Domain Strengths (Strong-to-have) - Experience with EMI-to-bank upgrades, passporting across multiple EEA jurisdictions, acquiring/card scheme knowledge (Visa, Mastercard, PayFac, BIN sponsorship), and engaging regulators on product innovation. * Core Attributes & Languages - You are a pragmatic problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity and grey zones, a natural relationship builder, and fully fluent in English (Italian is a nice-to-have). We recognise that exceptional leadership comes in many forms. If you believe you have the vision, experience, and drive to help us shape the future of money, we encourage you to apply. We value the unique perspectives and strengths that exceptional leaders bring, even if their experience doesn't align with every listed requirement. Why this is your place This is a unique opportunity to leverage your experience and leadership to make a profound impact on a company poised for significant future growth. We operate on a principle of reciprocity: significant strategic impacts are met with meaningful rewards and opportunities. * Drive transformative impact. Lead critical functions and initiatives that directly contribute to our mission and impact millions of users and businesses. * Operate in high-growth. Thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment that demands bravery, resilience, and rapid, decisive action at scale. Experience the excitement of navigating growth where change is constant and the customer base/services are rapidly expanding. * Significant equity participation. Directly share in Satispay's success through a competitive Stock Option Plan designed to reward leadership and contribution to company growth and raise the bar for collective success. * Lead exceptional teams. Build, mentor, and collaborate with high-performing teams in a culture of ownership, collective success, and continuous improvement fueled by feedback. You will learn from the best and lead alongside founders who are hands-on. CareAbout: how we support your impact We move fast, and evolution never stops. It’s a fun ride, but it can be challenging. To make sure our people truly thrive, we’re committed to making their lives easier, both in the office and out in the world. That’s why we created CareAbout: * ❤️ Health (Private insurance for you and your family, psychological support with Serenis, mental health workshops) * 💰 Financial resources (Stock Option Plan, Meal vouchers, Relocation support if you’re moving countries) * ⚙️ Growth and development (Professional development programs, Internal mobility, Language courses with Preply) * 🌱 Flexibility (Unlimited PTO, Hybrid working policy*, Flexible working hours) * 👨‍👩‍👧 Family (Enhanced parental leave, Additional leave for child sickness) *We embrace three days per week in-office (Tuesday and Thursday + 1 of your choice), with the option to request extra remote time. Equal Opportunity Employer At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs! Learn more about us Our values and pillars aren’t just fancy words on a page - they really shape everything we do. Explore them here. #LI-VR1 #LI-HYBRID   By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the content of the Privacy Policy

We are seeking a highly accomplished, commercially savvy and strategically-minded leader to serve as the strategic Compliance Executive for the Group. You will lead UK regulatory operations while spearheading the compliance framework for our global product and markets roadmap.. This is a unique and pivotal dual-mandate role. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring full regulatory adherence of our two regulated UK entities while simultaneously driving the global compliance strategy for products and new licences across the entire Group business. This position necessarily requires deep expertise in UK regulation (FCA), specifically for a payments and e-money institution, but uniquely combined with a proactive approach, excitement and flair for embedding compliance into the global product development lifecycle and expansion of our regulatory footprint. The Role - What will you be doing?   UK and Strategic Compliance Lead You will serve as the strategic Compliance lead globally as well as the leader for our UK regulated entities, BCB Payments UK Ltd and BCB Markets UK Ltd, ensuring they meet our policy and regulatory framework requirements. Take full ownership of regulatory affairs, licensing, and direct engagement with the FCA. Oversee second line monitoring, safeguarding, internal audit findings remediation, ensuring issues are resolved with speed and precision. Global Product & Expansion This role has a global Compliance Advisory remit on all aspects of BCB’s product development and governance journey, plus global expansion efforts as we increase our regulatory footprint with new jurisdictions and new licences. You will ensure that as we enter new markets and launch new products, we incorporate a compliance-by-design approach.  You will partner directly with Product teams to embed compliance controls into the development lifecycle from day zero, conduct gap analyses and risk assessments for new jurisdictions and product approvals, and oversee horizon scanning. Business Partnering & Reporting You will provide Compliance advice to business stakeholders in a clear, concise, and tailored manner, representing the Compliance function in internal committees and working groups. You will continually improve and strengthen our compliance framework, identify emerging risks, and embed a strong culture of compliance across the firm. Provide comprehensive, regular reporting on the status of UK compliance risks, regulatory changes, and remedial actions to the UK Board, relevant governance committees. Create and develop compliance management information (MI) & Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).   Experience & Requirements  * You bring 10+ years of experience within the FCA-regulated payments, e-money, crypto, or banking sectors. You’ve spent at least 3-5 of those years in a senior leadership or Head of Compliance capacity, navigating the complexities of the UK regulatory landscape. * You have a proven ability to act as a force multiplier for executive leadership, managing cross-functional strategic initiatives and motivating teams to deliver under pressure. * You possess expert-level knowledge of PSRs, EMRs, the FCA handbook, and safeguarding rules. Crucially, you aren't intimidated by the "new": you have a deep interest in the evolving crypto asset sector and the global regulatory frontier.  * You maintain expert-level understanding of UK AML, CTF, and Sanctions regulations. While you aren't the MLRO, you speak their language fluently. * You are as comfortable drafting a policy from scratch as you are debating a compliance strategy with senior leadership. * You provide commercially viable, actionable advice that balances rapid innovation with rigorous risk management. You've spent years providing 2nd line advisory for product development and global expansion. * You are as comfortable in a "hands-on" regulatory engagement with the FCA as you are influencing and collaborating with senior leadership. * You are autonomous, proactive, and ‘get it done’. You thrive in diverse, international, fast-moving environments where the rules of the game are constantly evolving. * You hold relevant professional certifications in Compliance (e.g., ICA, ACAMS) and have an edge that enables you to represent BCB Group globally ABOUT BCB GROUP BCB Group is a leading provider of regulated payment and trading services in crypto and fiat for the digital asset economy. We provide accounts, cryptocurrency and foreign exchange market liquidity for some of the world’s largest, crypto-engaged businesses, including crypto exchanges, liquidity providers, market makers, investment firms, custodians, payment processors and wallet providers. Our end-to-end suite of products are accessible through our Client Console UI and API. We offer more than 40 fiat and cryptocurrencies, deep trading liquidity, 24/7 instant payments through our instant settlements network, BLINC, and secure crypto services. Our strong focus on compliance matches our technical and business expertise, and we are regulated by some of the world’s most respected regulators. Authorised in the UK, France and Switzerland, we place the utmost importance on our regulatory-first institutional principles. Our leadership team boasts years of relevant, high-level experience at globally-renowned institutions. They combine finance, law, regulatory and technology skills in traditional and crypto financial services with a deep understanding of the new digital asset economy. Our mission is to create the trusted platform to pay, store, trade and earn fiat and digital assets, globally 24/7