Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced MENA Regional Regulatory Compliance Lead to drive regulatory strategy and support new market entry across the region. This role will focus on licensing applications, direct engagement with regulators, and ensuring compliance frameworks are aligned with local regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong payments industry experience, deep knowledge of licensing processes, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory compliance strategy and oversee licensing efforts for new market entry across MENA region (Middle East + Africa)
• Manage end to end license application processes, including preparation, submission, and follow up with regulators
• Own and drive end to end licensing strategy and execution for new market entry across MENA Region
• Act as the primary senior point of contact with regulators, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships
• Interpret and advise on regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Develop and implement compliance frameworks in line with local laws and regulatory expectations
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including Legal, Product, and Business teams to ensure regulatory alignment
• Monitor regulatory developments and provide timely updates and recommendations to the business
• Support ongoing regulatory reporting and compliance obligations post licensing

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of regulatory compliance experience, with a strong focus on the payments industry
• Proven experience in new market entry and managing license applications across MENA (Middle East + Africa)
• Proven leadership experience in managing regional or global compliance functions
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and licensing requirements in key MENA markets
• Extensive experience working directly with regulators and managing senior level regulatory relationships
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance business growth and regulatory risk
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and navigate complex, multi jurisdiction environments
• Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail

Vision & Mission

• OSL is the first SFC-licensed digital asset platform in Hong Kong and a PayFi innovator. Through stablecoin payments, cross-border settlement and global licensing, we are building the next-generation payments network. Stablecoins have become everyday money across emerging markets and are widely viewed as blockchain’s “killer app,” with industry focus shifting from token issuance to real-world consumer and enterprise payment adoption. The strongest growth lies in cross-border B2B payments, where providers embedding stablecoins into corporate settlement flows can capture significant volume and float. Long-term defensibility comes from regulatory licences, banking partners and cross-border corridors.
• OSL holds or has acquired licences in Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, Bermuda and Indonesia, and is expanding into Europe, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Africa through acquisitions and licence applications. With OSL Pay and StableX, we embed stablecoin settlement into bank accounts and card networks, support 150+ digital assets, and provide 24/7 fiat–stablecoin conversion. As a regulated pioneer with a startup mindset, we believe the future of payments will be driven by real adoption and scalable deployment, not technology narratives. We welcome builders who are passionate about crypto and payments to join us in shaping compliant, global payment infrastructure.