Senior Manager, Licensing Application

Checkout.com is looking for a dynamic and strategic Senior Manager, Licensing Applications to join our Global Affairs team. Reporting directly to the Director of External Affairs , you will lead the end-to-end execution of our global licensing strategy, serving as the central architect for our regulatory expansions in new and existing markets.

Based in London with a global remit, you will sit at the intersection of public policy, regulatory strategy, and corporate expansion. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role requiring a blend of project management mastery, deep regulatory fluency, and the commercial gravitas to align internal product and compliance roadmaps with external regulatory requirements. You will be instrumental in securing the banking & EMI licenses that form the bedrock of Checkout.com ’s global growth.

Global Licensing Roadmap: Lead the preparation, drafting, compilation, and submission of major regulatory license applications globally (e.g., EMI, PI, and local payment method or central bank approvals).

End-to-End Application Ownership : Turn vague or complex regulatory frameworks into structured project plans. Coordinate multi-layered application materials, ensuring technical, financial, and operational sections meet rigorous local regulatory standards.

Cross-Functional Orchestration: Act as the ultimate bridge between External Affairs, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Product. Align internal technical roadmaps with external commitments made to regulators during the application process.

Regulator & Stakeholder Engagement: Craft compelling narratives and formal briefs for central banks, financial regulators, and executive leadership. Support local leadership teams during pre-licensing interviews and regulatory audits.

Strategic Expansion Intelligence: Monitor and analyze shifting global regulatory trends. Work closely with the Head of External Affairs to assess the feasibility of new market entries and advise leadership on potential regulatory risks and opportunities.

Governance and Process Architecture: Build out scalable, internal frameworks and playbooks for licensing applications to optimize speed-to-market and ensure operational efficiency across regional expansions.