EU Senior Strategy Manager – Fintech Licensing

About Coins.phCoins.ph is a leading licensed fiat and crypto wallet services provider in Southeast Asia. We are expanding globally and seeking the right strategy and product talent to help us obtain financial and payment licenses in key markets in the EU.About The RoleWe are looking for a Senior Strategy Manager to guide our research and strategic planning for European market entry.
You will be the go-to expert in EU crypto related compliance and regulatory matters, and will co-ordinate our licensing applications, regulatory affairs, banking partnerships, and go-to-market strategies across key EU markets.This is a hands-on, analytical, and advisory role at the intersection of regulation, strategy, and fintech product development, designed for someone who thrives on complexity and can turn fragmented regulatory data into clear, actionable insights.Key ResponsibilitiesConduct end-to-end regulatory and market assessments across EU jurisdictions, covering political, financial, and fintech ecosystem stabilityEvaluate and analyse EMI / CASP licensing regimes, banking partnerships, and operational setup requirements, summarizing ease of market entryInterpret regulatory developments (MiCA, AML, SEPA, TARGET2) and advise management on implications for licensing and expansionConsolidate findings into benchmark reports and scoring frameworks for strategy and licensing teamsCollaborate with internal stakeholders and external experts to support license application preparationRequirements5 to 7+ years of experience in strategy / product design / project management within fintech, payments, or crypto sectors. Strong knowledge of EMI / VASP / CASP frameworks under EBA, MiCA, or equivalent European directivesProven ability to interpret and compare cross-border regulatory requirements and operational standardsNice to haveExperience in fintech licensing research or cross-border payments go-to-market strategiesKnowledge of EU payments infrastructure (SEPA, PSD2, TARGET2). Previous work experience with compliance consultants or law firms in financial licensingWe may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.