Licensing Specialist – Compliance

ACE Money Transfer; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global remittance service provider is seeking a Licensing Specialist to manage regulatory submissions and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Law or Business, with 2–4 years in compliance within financial services. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential. This role is based in Pakistan and contributes to the integrity of licensing processes.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or licensing within financial services or fintech.
• Familiarity with global MSB, EMI, or PSP regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC).

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and review regulatory submissions in line with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with Group Compliance for compliance frameworks.
• Maintain compliance-related regulatory correspondence and trackers.
• Liaise with legal and external consultants.
• Monitor regulatory updates across ACE markets.
• Support internal and external audits related to licensing compliance.

Skills

Strong document control

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s in Law, Business, or related field

Job description

Licensing Specialist – Compliance

Department: Expansions Unit
Reports to: Head of Licensing & Expansions
Internal Alignment: Group Compliance

About Us

ACE Money Transfer is a UK-based multinational company headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom. ACE Money Transfer provides online remittance services to individuals in 28 countries across the UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia, enabling them to send money across borders in over 100 countries.

Role Purpose

Support the end-to-end execution of new license applications and renewals by coordinating regulatory submissions, compliance documentation, and policy alignment across jurisdictions. Act as the bridge between the Expansions and Compliance teams to ensure regulatory integrity and timely filings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile, and review regulatory submissions (license applications, renewals, and variations) in line with jurisdictional requirements.
• Coordinate with Group Compliance to ensure all AML, CFT, and governance frameworks are embedded into license submissions.
• Maintain a repository of compliance‑related regulatory correspondence and trackers for ongoing monitoring.
• Liaise with legal and external consultants to ensure compliance attestations, policies, and manuals meet regulator expectations.
• Monitor regulatory updates across ACE markets and flag implications for current or planned licenses.
• Support internal and external audits related to licensing compliance.

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Law, Business, or related field.
• 2–4 years’ experience in compliance, regulatory affairs, or licensing within financial services or fintech.
• Familiarity with global MSB, EMI, or PSP regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC).
• Strong document control and stakeholder management skills.