Job Description

Licensing Compliance Director
At Ripple, we're building a world where value moves like information does today. It's big, it's bold, and we're already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs.




If you're ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.




THE WORK:




At Ripple, we have an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Licensing Compliance in Dubai. As a key member of our Regulatory Compliance team, you will play a vital role in ensuring flawless compliance with licensing requirements and the development of new application materials.




WHAT YOU'LL DO:


• Prepare application materials for new licenses, ensuring a cohesive strategy between local and central requirements and controls
• Develop cross-functional partnerships with legal, finance, information technology, and product teams to achieve maximum harmony in license acquisition and maintenance
• Lead engagement with regulators (i.e., authorizations teams and supervisory teams) in jurisdictions where Ripple either holds or seeks licenses
• Assist the Regulatory Compliance team in the performance of gap analysis on changes in regulation and legislation that may impact Ripple's licensed entities
• Prepare responses to ad hoc queries received from regulators
• Actively participate in inspections or examination conducted by Ripple's regulators



WHAT YOU'LL BRING:



• Proven experience in licensing compliance within the financial industry. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience managing financial licenses in the FinTech or banking sector
• Expert in global regulatory frameworks and requirements relevant to crypto and cross-border payments
• Proven background of interacting with regulators during both the application process and after receipt of licensure
• Strong communication and presentation skills



WHO WE ARE:




Do Your Best Work


• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact. A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!



Take Control of Your Finances


• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend



Take Care of Yourself


• R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events



Benefits listed above are for full-time employees.




Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.




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Job ID 6146583