Head of Licensing

About the role

Rain is a global stablecoin payments platform seeking a Head of Licensing to shape and execute its regulatory licensing strategy across the United States and international markets. This senior position sits at the intersection of legal, compliance, and expansion, ensuring the company obtains and maintains the necessary approvals to operate worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Define and drive Rain’s overall U.S. and international licensing strategy.
• Lead end‑to‑end acquisition, renewal, and maintenance of Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in U.S. states and comparable licenses abroad (e.g., EMI, VASP, payment institution).
• Draft, review, and submit licensing applications and supporting documentation with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to embed license obligations into daily processes.
• Monitor global regulatory developments and flag impacts on licensing requirements.
• Improve licensing processes for scalability, efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Build and manage a team focused on license renewals, maintenance, and regulatory audit preparedness.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years of experience in regulatory licensing across the U.S., Europe, and other international markets, preferably in virtual assets, fintech, payments, or financial services.
• Hands‑on experience with Money Transmitter Licenses or similar financial regulatory licenses.
• Strong understanding of U.S. state‑level financial regulation and international licensing regimes.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications, renewals, and audits simultaneously.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a massive impact at a hyper‑growth company valued at $1.95 B.
• Flat, open structure that encourages idea exploration and career growth.
• Collaboration with top investors and industry leaders in fintech, crypto, and SaaS.