Remitee is scaling its cross-border payments platform across key markets in LATAM/USA/EU. We are looking for a Head of Regulatory Affairs (Regional) with strong hands-on experience leading regulatory filings, licensing applications, implementation and ongoing maintenance for payment-related licenses (e.g., MSB, EMI, PSP, money transmission, payment institution frameworks).
This is a leadership role for someone who has successfully navigated end-to-end licensing journeys, can engage confidently with regulators, and knows how to operationalize regulatory requirements into scalable processes across Product, Compliance, Legal, and Operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Remitee’s regional licensing roadmap, prioritizing market entry and product expansion needs.
Drive regulatory gap assessments for new markets, new flows, new products, and partner-led models.
Coordinate licensing deliverables including business plans, compliance manuals, governance frameworks, policies, procedures, risk matrices, and operational narratives required by regulators.
Prepare and oversee formal filings and submissions to regulators, supervisory bodies, and central banks.
Act as Remitee’s senior point of contact for: regulatory inquiries, RFIs, remediation plans, exams, audits, and periodic reporting.
Translate licensing conditions and regulatory obligations into operational controls, workflows, and scalable compliance-by-design processes.
Partner with Compliance and Legal to ensure robust coverage across:
AML/CTF, KYC/CDD, consumer protection, payments/FX controls, fraud risk, data privacy, outsourcing management.
Work with Product & Tech teams to embed regulatory requirements into product design and system capabilities.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with regulators and relevant industry associations.
Advise executive leadership on regulatory risk, strategic trade-offs, and expansion feasibility.
Support Business Development in partner onboarding, due diligence, regulatory documentation, and licensing-driven commercial negotiations.
Build and maintain regulatory playbooks, internal policies, and licensing documentation repositories.
Drive continuous improvement to streamline licensing processes and reduce time-to-approval.
Train internal teams on regulatory obligations and evolving standards across jurisdictions.
What We’re Looking For:
+5 years in Regulatory Affairs / Licensing / Compliance within payments, fintech, PSPs, remittances or financial services
Proven track record managing regulatory filings and licensing processes in LATAM/USA and/or the EU.
Direct experience owning licensing requirements such as: Payment institution / PSP licensing, Money transmission / MSB frameworks, EMI / e-money programs and/or Cross-border payments regulatory compliance
Strong ability to draft, structure, and defend regulatory documentation
Deep understanding of regulator expectations around: AML, KYC, sanctions, transaction monitoring, consumer protection, safeguarding/segregation, reporting obligations.
Strong executive communication skills and confidence dealing with regulators, auditors, and senior stakeholders.
About Remitee
Remitee is an international, expanding organization with a vibrant culture that sets us apart. Our work environment is fast-paced and stimulating, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. If you're a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply. Our company values are fundamental to our daily operations. To succeed here, you'll need to embrace and live our company values.
We build trust (Integrity and Transparency).
We inspire through example, fulfilling promises, and communicating sincerely.
We embrace diversity (Respect and Empathy).
We listen and connect, valuing diverse perspectives. We recognize achievements and efforts..
We trust in the synergy that emerges from effort and collaboration (Teamwork).
We forge authentic bonds through offering opportunities and sharing responsibilities.
We focus on what is essential (Simplicity).
We simplify complexity, constructing effective solutions. We promote simple and accessible communication
We create our best version (Excellence).
We act with discipline and perseverance, taking care of our physical and mental well-being. We live with passion and purpose in everything we do