APAC Regulatory Licensing Lead (Hybrid, WFA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Fintech industry

Referral bonus program

Work From Anywhere

Job summary

dLocal is seeking a Regulatory Licensing Officer for APAC to drive licensing strategy and execution across Asia-Pacific. You will partner with business, legal, and compliance teams to secure licenses, manage pipelines, and advise on regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes independent work with regulators and external counsel, supporting market expansion priorities in Singapore, China, or Malaysia, with flexibility for other APAC locations.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in law, compliance, finance, public policy, or a comparable field.
• 5+ years of 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 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 manage multiple priorities across countries and stakeholders.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving skills, translating regulatory requirements into practical strategies.
• Experience in an international company, payments/fintech/financial institution, regulator, or law firm is preferred.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support licensing projects across APAC markets, including new applications, renewals, variations, and regulatory approvals.
• Assess licensing requirements, regulatory pathways, and approval strategies for new markets, products, and entities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to evaluate licensing impact of expansions and changes.
• Define licensing strategy and sequencing for market entry and regulatory prioritization.
• Manage licensing pipelines, milestones, dependencies, and submissions for timely execution.
• Prepare, coordinate, and support licensing submissions, regulator questionnaires, and follow-ups.
• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and internal teams throughout processes.
• Provide practical advice on licensing issues in payments, fintech, and financial services.
• Support due diligence by identifying licensing constraints and risks for expansion.
• Maintain clear documentation and visibility of licensing statuses and commitments.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Licensing

Compliance

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Advanced degree in law or related field

Job description

dLocal is seeking a Regulatory Licensing Officer for APAC to drive licensing strategy and execution across Asia-Pacific. You will partner with business, legal, and compliance teams to secure licenses, manage pipelines, and advise on regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes independent work with regulators and external counsel, supporting market expansion priorities in Singapore, China, or Malaysia, with flexibility for other APAC locations.