Licensing Associate

Translate regulatory requirements into actionable workstreams for product, engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams, owning follow-through on each

Draft and structure submissions, policy documents, regulatory responses, and internal materials with rigour and precision

Coordinate preparation for regulatory submissions, implementation tables, and go-live audits, ensuring each team is ready and all materials are of the highest standard

Act as the connective tissue between global teams and in-market General Managers or licensing leads, ensuring alignment and removing blockers

Design and continuously improve ARQ’s internal systems, templates, and playbooks for managing licensing processes at scale across multiple jurisdictions

Develop frameworks for evaluating new license requirements as ARQ enters new markets or launches new products

Monitor regulatory developments across key jurisdictions, identifying licensing implications early and advising leadership proactively

Support the maintenance and renewal of existing licenses, ensuring ongoing compliance with license conditions and regulatory expectations

3–6 years of experience in a high-performance environment: MBB management consulting, or an early leadership role at a high-growth startup

Exceptional structured problem-solving and analytical skills: you break complex, ambiguous situations into clear plans and drive them to completion

Outstanding written and verbal communication; you can synthesise complexity into precise, compelling documents and presentations for senior audiences

Proven project management and organisational ability: you run multiple high-stakes workstreams in parallel without dropping details

Strong learning velocity and intellectual curiosity; you pick up new domains quickly and operate confidently across legal, regulatory, financial, and technical subject matter

High ownership mentality with a bias for action: you don’t wait to be told what to do and you hold yourself and others accountable for outcomes

Comfort operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments with limited structure and high ambiguity

Exposure to financial services, fintech, or regulatory environments, whether through consulting engagements, direct roles, or coursework

Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or geographies simultaneously