TH Regulatory Affairs & Licensing Manager

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Join the Pioneer Crypto Brand in the Philippines!

Coins is the most established crypto brand in The Philippines and has gained the trust of more than 18 million users. Through the easy-to-use mobile app, users can buy and sell a variety of different cryptocurrencies and access a wide range of financial services.

Coins is fully regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and is the first ever crypto-based company in Asia to hold both Virtual Currency and Electronic Money Issuer licenses from a central bank.

The Thailand Regulatory Affairs & Licensing Manager leads Coins’ regulatory strategy, licensing execution, and compliance alignment in Thailand. The role tracks regulatory developments, manages licensing processes, communicates with regulators, builds internal compliance frameworks, and ensures Coins’ products and operations comply with Thai SEC, BOT, AMLO, and other authorities.

Key Responsibilities Monitor and interpret regulations from SEC, BOT, AMLO, and assess their impact on Coins’ products and operations. Advise management and product teams on regulatory feasibility, requirements, and risk implications. Lead end-to-end regulatory licensing processes, including preparing submissions and managing regulator communications. Maintain strong relationships with regulators and handle inquiries, audits, inspections, and periodic reporting. Develop and maintain internal compliance frameworks, policies, SOPs, and AML/CFT requirements for Thailand. Coordinate cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, Engineering, and Finance to ensure regulatory alignment. Draft regulatory strategy reports, position papers, and consultation responses for policy developments. Identify regulatory risks early and provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders. Represent Coins in regulatory dialogues, consultations, and industry engagements. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business, or related fields preferred. Minimum 5–8 years of experience in regulatory advisory, licensing, compliance, or legal within financial services, fintech, or consulting. Strong understanding of Thai SEC, BOT, and AMLO regulations covering digital assets, payments, e-money, and AML/CFT. Experience managing licensing applications or preparing regulatory submissions. Excellent analytical, research, and regulatory interpretation skills. Strong written communication skills for drafting filings, policies, and strategic documents. Ability to work independently and manage multiple regulatory projects in a fast-paced environment. High attention to detail and ability to build relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders. Nice to Have Experience in crypto, digital assets, CEX operations, or regional fintech. Familiarity with stablecoins, digital asset infrastructure (non-technical level). Previous involvement in regulatory inspections, audits, or formal consultations. Experience developing AML/CFT frameworks, risk management systems, or internal governance programs. Native or fluent Thai language with strong professional English communication. Join the Coins Team Now!

Meaningful Collaborations - The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with other relevant teams to carry out implementations that will improve and create an impact on customer experience.

Scalable Growth - Be part of a fast-growing organization with the vision to expand its territories outside APAC which will provide opportunities for career advancement.

A Space For Bright Ideas - Let your bright ideas be converted into meaningful changes! Coins culture welcomes new ideas backed up by data to create an impact.