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Coins.ph

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

💸 Finance

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

💰 $30M Series C on 2022-05

Finance • Fintech • Crypto

Coins. ph is the leading crypto exchange in the Philippines, providing a platform for buying, selling, and storing cryptocurrency with ease. With a user base exceeding 16 million, Coins. ph offers services such as bill payments, professional-grade trading through Coins Pro, and educational resources through Coins Academy. Licensed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Coins. ph is a secure and affordable gateway for individuals and corporations in the Philippines to engage in cryptocurrency trading and payments. As the official crypto partner of the Philippine Basketball Association, Coins. ph is committed to fostering innovation in both the sports and cryptocurrency sectors.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute licensing roadmap across EU, Latin America, Africa, South Asia, and Hong Kong for payments, e-money, remittances, and VASP/crypto-related services. • Prepare, review, and submit license applications; manage communications with regulators and government agencies. • Engage and coordinate with external legal counsel, consultants, and regulatory authorities in multiple jurisdictions. • Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory frameworks are embedded into product and operational design. • Track regulatory developments globally, identify opportunities/risks, and advise management on market entry requirements. • Draft and maintain internal policies, licensing documentation, and regulatory reports. • Represent Coins.ph in regulatory discussions, industry associations, and working groups to support favorable licensing outcomes.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) above. • 5+ years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 3+ years in financial services, fintech, payments, or crypto. • Strong track record in securing financial/payment licenses in one or more of the following regions: EU, LatAm, Africa, South Asia, or Hong Kong. • Deep understanding of payment services regulations, AML/CFT, e-money licensing, and crypto/virtual asset regulatory frameworks. • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills with regulators and external counsel. • Excellent communication and legal drafting skills in English; additional languages (Chinese) a plus. • Ability to work across time zones and manage multiple licensing projects simultaneously.