EU Payment Compliance Lead: License & Regulation

Xsolla; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement in NL

Job summary

Xsolla is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead the end-to-end license application with DNB for the EU and, once licensed, to own the ongoing compliance framework and culture. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across legal, risk, technology and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and scalable processes.

The role offers global exposure, cross‑border regulatory work, and a hybrid work arrangement in the Netherlands, with a path from consulting to a permanent leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of compliance experience in EU payments/fintech.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience leading PI/EMI license applications with DNB or EU authorities.
• Strong knowledge of PSD2/AMLD/EBA guidelines and outsourcing governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end PI/EMI license application with DNB and associated regulator communications.
• Build and scale the EU compliance program, policies, controls and training.
• Monitor EU regulatory developments and oversee risk assessments, audits and incident management.
• Collaborate with legal, risk, tech, product and operations to embed compliance in processes.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Project management

Regulatory liaison

Policy design

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

EU regulatory frameworks

Job description

Xsolla is seeking an experienced Head of Compliance to lead the end-to-end license application with DNB for the EU and, once licensed, to own the ongoing compliance framework and culture. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across legal, risk, technology and operations to ensure regulatory alignment and scalable processes.

The role offers global exposure, cross‑border regulatory work, and a hybrid work arrangement in the Netherlands, with a path from consulting to a permanent leadership