Head of Regulatory and Licencing

About Us

Trustyfy is a global tech company building the first DeFi bank for companies and individuals.

For the first time in history since the invention of banking, customers – not banks – can have full ownership of their money.

. Thanks to our proprietary multi-signature and decentralized technology, companies can work internationally with no risk of payment delays, and at a fraction of the cost of legacy banks.

. Workers can remit funds to their loved ones at almost no cost.

. And two billion unbanked can become financially independent.

We are not just building the future of finance. We can make a real difference.

We have validated the vision and secured the capital from both recurring revenues and a seed round. Now, we are leveling up our leadership.

Why Your Role Matters

As Head of Regulatory & Licensing, you will be responsible for securing and scaling our regulatory footprint worldwide — either by obtaining licenses directly (banking, EMI, payments, e-money, VASP, etc.) or by acquiring licensed entities and integrating them into our group. This role will define where we can operate, how quickly we can launch, and how strong our regulatory position becomes globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and execute a global licensing strategy across banking, payments, e-money, and digital assets (where relevant)
• Proactively identify the best jurisdictions for licensing based on time-to-market, regulatory strength, cost, and strategic value
• Lead end-to-end license application programs: requirements analysis, documentation, policies, governance setup, regulatory submissions, and follow-ups
• Own relationships with regulators and supervisory bodies across multiple regions (EU, UK, UAE, US, LATAM, APAC as needed)
• Drive a buy-vs-build strategy: acquire companies that already hold licenses when it accelerates market entry
• Source, evaluate, and manage the regulatory workstream of M&A targets (licensed banks, EMIs, PSPs, VASPs), including due diligence and integration planning
• Coordinate cross-functional readiness across Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Operations, Product, and Security to meet licensing requirements
• Maintain a licensing roadmap, status reporting, and risk tracking for the CEO, leadership team, and board
• Build a network of high-quality local advisors, legal firms, consultants, and former regulators to speed up execution

Your Skills and Experience

• Proven experience leading banking, payments, EMI, or e-money licensing in two or more jurisdictions
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to fintech and digital banking (and ideally crypto/DeFi regulation where applicable)
• Experience working directly with regulators and preparing high-stakes regulatory submissions
• Demonstrated ability to run complex programs with multiple stakeholders and deadlines
• Strong commercial judgment: knows when to apply for a license vs acquire one
• Experience supporting (or leading) M&A regulatory due diligence and post-acquisition licensing integration
• Excellent written and verbal communication (English required; other languages are a plus)
• Highly proactive, execution-driven, and comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment
• Experience working with global or remote teams

Extra Benefits

• Support for relocation, visa, housing, and health insurance if required.

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