Licensing Associate

requirements into actionable workstreams for product, engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams, owning follow-through on each Draft and structure submissions, policy documents, regulatory responses, and internal materials with rigour and precision Coordinate preparation for regulatory submissions, implementation tables, and go-live audits, ensuring each team is ready and all materials are of the highest standard Act as the connective tissue between global teams and in-market General Managers or licensing leads, ensuring alignment and removing blockers Build the licensing function Design and continuously improve ARQ’s internal systems, templates, and playbooks for managing licensing processes at scale across multiple jurisdictions Develop frameworks for evaluating new license

requirements as ARQ enters new markets or launches new products Monitor regulatory developments across key jurisdictions, identifying licensing implications early and advising leadership proactively Support the maintenance and renewal of existing licenses, ensuring ongoing compliance with license conditions and regulatory expectations What you’ll need 3–6 years of experience in a high-performance environment: MBB management consulting, or an early leadership role at a high-growth startup Exceptional structured problem-solving and analytical skills: you break complex, ambiguous situations into clear plans and drive them to completion Outstanding written and verbal communication; you can synthesise complexity into precise, compelling documents and presentations for senior audiences Proven project management and organisational ability: you run multiple high-stakes workstreams in parallel without dropping details Strong learning velocity and intellectual curiosity; you pick up new domains quickly and operate confidently across legal, regulatory, financial, and technical subject matter High ownership mentality with a bias for action: you don’t wait to be told what to do and you hold yourself and others accountable for outcomes Comfort operating in fast-moving, early-stage environments with limited structure and high ambiguity Nice-to-haves Exposure to financial services, fintech, or regulatory environments, whether through consulting engagements, direct roles, or coursework Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or geographies simultaneously

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