Head of Regulatory Affairs

Overview Remitee is scaling its cross-border payments platform across key markets in LATAM/USA/EU. We are looking for a Head of Regulatory Affairs (Regional) with strong hands-on experience leading regulatory filings, licensing applications, implementation and ongoing maintenance for payment-related licenses (e.g., MSB, EMI, PSP, money transmission, payment institution frameworks). This is a leadership role for someone who has successfully navigated end-to-end licensing journeys, can engage confidently with regulators, and knows how to operationalize regulatory requirements into scalable processes across Product, Compliance, Legal, and Operations. Key Responsibilities - Lead Remitee’s regional licensing roadmap, prioritizing market entry and product expansion needs. - Drive regulatory gap assessments for new markets, new flows, new products, and partner-led models. - Coordinate licensing deliverables including business plans, compliance manuals, governance frameworks, policies, procedures, risk matrices, and operational narratives required by regulators. - Prepare and oversee formal filings and submissions to regulators, supervisory bodies, and central banks. - Act as Remitee’s senior point of contact for: regulatory inquiries, RFIs, remediation plans, exams, audits, and periodic reporting. - Translate licensing conditions and regulatory obligations into operational controls, workflows, and scalable compliance-by-design processes. - Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure robust coverage across: AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, consumer protection, payments/FX controls, fraud risk, data privacy, outsourcing management. - Work with Product & Tech teams to embed regulatory requirements into product design and system capabilities. - Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators and relevant industry associations. - Advise executive leadership on regulatory risk, strategic trade-offs, and expansion feasibility. - Support Business Development in partner onboarding, due diligence, regulatory documentation, and licensing-driven commercial negotiations. - Build and maintain regulatory playbooks, internal policies, and licensing documentation repositories. - Drive continuous improvement to streamline licensing processes and reduce time-to-approval. - Train internal teams on regulatory obligations and evolving standards across jurisdictions. What We’re Looking For - +5 years in Regulatory Affairs / Licensing / Compliance within payments, fintech, PSPs, remittances or financial services - Proven track record managing regulatory filings and licensing processes in LATAM/USA and/or the EU. - Direct experience owning licensing requirements such as: Payment institution / PSP licensing, Money transmission / MSB frameworks, EMI / e-money programs and/or Cross-border payments regulatory compliance - Strong ability to draft, structure, and defend regulatory documentation - Deep understanding of regulator expectations around: AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, consumer protection, safeguarding/segregation, reporting obligations. - Strong executive communication skills and confidence dealing with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders. About Remitee Remitee is an international, expanding organization with a vibrant culture that sets us apart. Our work environment is fast-paced and stimulating, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. If you're a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply. Our company values are fundamental to our daily operations. To succeed here, you'll need to embrace and live our company values. - We build trust (Integrity and Transparency). We inspire through example, fulfilling promises, and communicating sincerely. - We embrace diversity (Respect and Empathy). We listen and connect, valuing diverse perspectives. We recognize achievements and efforts.. - We trust in the synergy that emerges from effort and collaboration (Teamwork). We forge authentic bonds through offering opportunities and sharing responsibilities. - We focus on what is essential (Simplicity). We simplify complexity, constructing effective solutions. We promote simple and accessible communication - We create our best version (Excellence). We act with discipline and perseverance, taking care of our physical and mental well-being. We live with passion and purpose in everything we do #J-18808-Ljbffr