Senior Regulatory & Public Policy Consultant (Fintech) at Ovations Technologies

• This is a 12 – month contract with our client in the Fintech industry.
• We are seeking a seasoned Regulatory & Public Policy Consultant to provide high-level, independent advisory across a complex, multi-jurisdictional FinTech landscape. This role is critical in enabling strategic growth through expert navigation of global digital financial services frameworks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Strategic Regulatory Advisory: Enable business objectives and product development by providing expert public policy and regulatory guidance across multiple operating markets.
• M&A and Due Diligence: Lead regulatory due diligence and licensing assessments to support Business Development and M&A transaction models.
• Cloud & Data Governance: Advise on cloud strategy, including regulatory submissions, data sovereignty, and cross-border hosting approvals.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor and track global developments in payments, digital banking, remittances, and consumer protection to assess multi-market impacts.
• Impact Assessment: Conduct rigorous legal, operational, and financial evaluations of emerging regulatory requirements.
• Operational Oversight: Advise FinTech Operating Companies (FinCos) on transaction risks and ensure consistent application of Group standards through collaboration with Legal, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, or regulatory risk (FinTech, Banking, or top-tier consulting).
• LLB Degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, or Business.
• Proven ability to operate independently in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Fluent in English (French proficiency is highly advantageous).