Senior Specialist Regulatory Counsel
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Senior Regulatory Counsel / Head of Regulatory to lead its Global Regulatory function and play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s regional and international expansion strategy.
This role goes beyond advisory—it is a leadership position responsible for shaping regulatory strategy, driving licensing initiatives, and building scalable compliance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will act as a key partner to executive leadership, ensuring that growth, innovation, and market entry efforts are executed within a robust and forward-looking regulatory environment.
What You'll Do
Regulatory Leadership & Strategy
Define and lead Whish Money’s global regulatory strategy, aligning with business objectives and expansion priorities
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on regulatory risks, opportunities, and market entry considerations
Develop frameworks to support scalable, multi-jurisdictional operations
Market Expansion & Licensing
Lead regulatory workstreams for new market entry, including feasibility analysis, regulatory mapping, and licensing strategies
Oversee and drive end-to-end licensing and authorization processes across multiple jurisdictions
Establish standardized approaches to accelerate cross-border expansion while maintaining compliance
Regulatory Advisory & Business Enablement
Provide expert legal and regulatory guidance on fintech products, payments, remittances, and digital financial services
Partner with Product, Strategy, Compliance, and Operations to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into innovation and product development
Translate complex regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable, and commercially viable solutions
Regulator Engagement & External Representation
Serve as the primary point of contact with financial regulators, central banks, and supervisory authorities
Build and manage relationships with regulators across key markets to support licensing, compliance, and strategic positioning
Oversee engagement with external counsel, advisors, and industry bodies
Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Governance
Establish and oversee robust regulatory compliance and governance frameworks across all operating entities
Lead responses to regulatory inspections, audits, and supervisory reviews
Ensure continuous monitoring of regulatory obligations and emerging risks
Regulatory Intelligence & Change Management
Monitor global regulatory developments in fintech, payments, and digital financial services
Assess the impact of regulatory changes and lead internal implementation of required updates
Proactively identify regulatory trends to inform long-term business strategy and innovation
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing regulatory team (as applicable)
Promote a culture of accountability, proactiveness, and regulatory excellence
Drive internal awareness and training on key regulatory topics
What You Bring
7–12+ years of experience in financial services regulation, with strong exposure to fintech, payments, or banking sectors
Deep expertise in payments, e-money, remittances, and digital financial services frameworks
Proven experience leading multi-jurisdictional licensing and regulatory expansion initiatives
Strong track record of direct engagement with regulators and supervisory authorities
Experience in a high-growth, international fintech environment is highly preferred
Nice To Have
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance regulatory compliance and business growth
Leadership capability with experience managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders
Strong commercial acumen and ability to translate regulation into business strategy
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
High level of ownership, resilience, and ability to operate in complex, fast-paced environments
Technical Skills
Deep knowledge of financial regulations (payments, e-money, remittances)
Hands-on experience with licensing and regulatory approvals across jurisdictions
Ability to build compliance, governance, and risk frameworks
Strong understanding of fintech products and payment systems
Expertise in regulatory change management and advisory
Skilled in regulator engagement and regulatory documentation