US Licensed Expansion Manager

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Licence Expansion Manager - North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy and application process for obtaining US Money Transmission Licences (MTLs) across states, particularly California and New York
• Manage the activation and operationalisation of MTLs, ensuring compliance and readiness across multiple states
• Support integration with Canada's real-time payment infrastructure and engage with relevant regulators to meet compliance obligations

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in legal, compliance, or consulting, with exposure to US financial services regulation
• Proven experience managing US state money transmission licence applications from preparation to approval
• Strong understanding of US MTL frameworks and state-specific requirements
• Experience with crypto or virtual currency licensing at the state level is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Canadian payment systems, including Payments Canada and Interac, is advantageous