Licence Expansion Manager

About the Role: Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, is looking for a Licence Expansion Manager. In this high-impact role, you will own Nium's regulatory licensing strategy across the United States and Canada, operating at the intersection of regulatory strategy, licensing operations, and cross-functional delivery.

What You'll Do

• Lead the end-to-end strategy and application process to obtain US Money Transmission Licences (MTLs).
• Transition states currently operating under a bank partner programme onto Nium's own MTL.
• Lead applications and regulatory engagement for crypto-specific licences and variations on a state-by-state basis.
• Support Nium's integration with Canada's Real-Time Rail (RTR) and Interac network.
• Track and manage all applications, maintaining a live view of status, risks, and costs.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in the legal, compliance, or consulting space with direct 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, surety bonds, and examination processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-workstream licensing programmes.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Canadian payment systems and experience with crypto or virtual currency licensing.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, and equity for specific roles.
• Medical coverage and a 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Generous vacation programs including a year-end shut down.
• Flexible remote/hybrid working environment.
• Role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend.