Licensing Lead

About Tazapay

Tazapay is a leading cross‑border payment platform enabling secure, compliant, and efficient international transactions for businesses worldwide. We provide a unified infrastructure for local payment collection, global settlement, and escrow services, underpinned by strong regulatory and risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and manage the full lifecycle of the US licensing project-including pre-application strategy, documentation, regulator engagement, application submission, and regulatory follow-up through post-approval operationalization.

* Coordinate teams to develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational frameworks that meet MTL regime requirements and can be directly actioned post-approval.

* Serve as Tazapay's trusted US point of contact for regulatory and legislative developments, licensing audits, and entity-level compliance matters.

* Advise leadership on regulatory changes and risks; recommend practical, compliant adaptations to company operations.

* Manage project deliverables, timelines, reporting, and document retention in support of licensing and compliance.

* Support regulatory inquiries, examinations, and ongoing relationship management with US state and federal authorities

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications:

* Juris Doctor (JD) or legal background preferred; advanced degree or compliance certification advantageous.

* 8+ years of regulatory, legal, or program management experience in payments, fintech, or financial services.

* Hands-on experience leading MTL license applications and operational rollout-ideally for multiple US states.

Personal Attributes:

* Detail-oriented, documentation-focused, with strong regulatory risk awareness.

* Trusted advisor with a proactive, structured, and hands-on approach.

* Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

* Ability to work with remotely (during initial period) with cross functional teams across cultures and geographies.