APAC Regulatory Licensing Lead

dLocal; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Referral bonus program

Social budget

dLocal Houses

Job summary

dLocal enables global brands to collect payments across APAC with compliance at the core. As Regulatory Licensing Officer, APAC, you will drive licensing strategy and execution across Singapore, China, Malaysia, and other markets, coordinating with business, legal, and regulators to enable compliant market expansion.

You will manage licensing pipelines, advise on regulatory pathways, and engage regulators and external counsel to navigate complex cross-border requirements in payments, fintech,

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, compliance, finance, public policy, or comparable field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, licensing, compliance, or legal advisory roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with APAC licensing and regulatory approval matters in payments, fintech, financial institutions, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated experience dealing directly with regulators and managing licensing processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and licensing approaches across APAC.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage multiple priorities across countries and stakeholders.
• Experience in an international company, payments company, fintech, financial institution, regulator, or law firm is strongly preferred.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support licensing projects across APAC markets, including new applications, renewals, variations, and other regulatory approvals.
• Assess licensing requirements, regulatory pathways, and approval strategies for new markets, products, and legal entities across the region.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate licensing impact of business initiatives, expansion plans, and structural changes.
• Help define licensing strategy and sequencing for market entry and regulatory prioritization across APAC.
• Manage and track licensing pipelines, milestones, dependencies, and submissions to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare, coordinate, and support licensing submissions, regulator questionnaires, follow-up requests, and related documentation.
• Liaise directly with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams throughout processes.
• Provide practical advice on licensing-related regulatory issues in payments, fintech, and financial services across APAC.
• Support due diligence and internal decision-making by identifying licensing constraints and risks.
• Maintain clear documentation and internal visibility over licensing statuses and commitments.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Licensing

APAC regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

Advanced degree in law or regulatory field

Job description

dLocal enables global brands to collect payments across APAC with compliance at the core. As Regulatory Licensing Officer, APAC, you will drive licensing strategy and execution across Singapore, China, Malaysia, and other markets, coordinating with business, legal, and regulators to enable compliant market expansion.

You will manage licensing pipelines, advise on regulatory pathways, and engage regulators and external counsel to navigate complex cross-border requirements in payments, fintech,