About the company
Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services. Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
šGlobal Licensing Strategy and Roadmap Execution: Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, US, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai, Latin America and Africa for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services. šRegulatory Applications: Prepare, review, and submit licence applications; manage communications with regulators and government authorities. šDeal Execution: Lead legal and strategic execution of international M&A. šStakeholder Management: Engage and coordinate with external legal counsels, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions. šPartnerships: Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships with PSPs and card schemes. šMarket Research & Monitoring: Track regulatory developments globally, identify licensing and acquisition opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements.
Qualifications
šBachelor of Laws (LLB), Juris Doctor (JD), or above. š7+ years of post-qualification legal experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house at a leading Fintech payment or crypto firm. šStrong track record in securing payment or financial licenses, leading complex M&A, and corporate reorganisation. šDeep understanding of payment services and crypto/virtual asset regulations, and relevant AML/CFT frameworks. šStrong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsels, senior management. šAbility to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously.
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