Global Licensing & Regulatory Strategy Lead

Checkout.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Checkout.com in London is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Licensing Applications to lead the end-to-end regulatory licensing program. Based in London with a global remit, you will bridge External Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Product to deliver licensing projects across EMI, PI, and local approvals.

You will shape regulatory strategy, draft applications, engage regulators, track market entries, and build scalable governance for licensing across regions, accelerating global

Qualifications

• 8+ years in regulatory compliance, government relations, or strategic expansion in FinTech/payments.
• Direct experience writing and delivering multi-jurisdiction licensing applications.
• Strong project management across multiple departments under tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate regulatory text into commercial and product requirements.
• Excellent drafting and communication for executives and regulators.
• Autonomous, proactive mindset to shape a rapidly scaling global blueprint.

Responsibilities

• Lead global licensing roadmap and submission of EMI, PI, and local approvals.
• Turn complex regulatory frameworks into structured project plans with rigorous standards.
• Bridge External Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Product functions.
• Draft compelling regulator briefs and support pre-licensing interviews and audits.
• Monitor regulatory trends and advise on market-entry feasibility and risks.
• Build scalable governance for licensing processes across regions.

Skills

FinTech expertise

Licensing track record

Project management

Regulatory fluency

Communication

Ambition & drive

Job description

Checkout.com in London is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Licensing Applications to lead the end-to-end regulatory licensing program. Based in London with a global remit, you will bridge External Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Product to deliver licensing projects across EMI, PI, and local approvals.

You will shape regulatory strategy, draft applications, engage regulators, track market entries, and build scalable governance for licensing across regions, accelerating global