Regulatory Director

About Paysafe

Paysafe is a leading payments platform with an extensive track record of serving merchants and consumers in the global entertainment sectors. Its core purpose is to enable businesses and consumers to connect and transact seamlessly through industry-leading capabilities in payment processing, digital wallet, and online cash solutions. With 29 years of online payment experience, an annualized transactional volume of $152 billion in 2024, and approximately 3,000 employees located in 12+ countries, Paysafe connects businesses and consumers across 260 payment types in 48 currencies around the world. Delivered through an integrated platform, Paysafe solutions are geared toward mobile-initiated transactions, real-time analytics and the convergence between brick-and-mortar and online payments. Further information is available at www.paysafe.com. 

We have an opportunity available for a Director, Regulatory (LATAM) to lead in the provision of key strategic regulatory support to the Paysafe Group including Pagoeffectivo and SafetyPay business in the LATAM region. In this role you will be leading on the provision of critical regulatory advice, working closely and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels across Paysafe including our Senior Leaders both locally and at Group level to support Paysafe to achieve our strategic objectives in the region.

This role will be based in our office in LATAM, and you will have the flexibility to split your time between the office and remote working.

Job Description:

• Lead on the setting on Paysafe’s regulatory positioning in LATAM to support the realization of Paysafe’s growth objectives in a sustainable and regulatory compliant manner through the provision of advice that reflects both Paysafe’s objectives and known/expected regulatory requirements/developments.  
• Position Paysafe as an industry leader in the influence of policy and law making by Governments and Regulatory bodies in the LATAM region through both direct engagement and through industry bodies.
• Identify business opportunities arising from the strategic positioning of Paysafe within the relevant regulatory regimes in LATAM countries and advise on how best to achieve those.
• Assess and communicate potential regulatory risk in a timely manner and lead on ensuring that the necessary mitigating actions are identified and implemented, particularly in respect of regulatory changes arising from both laws and regulatory expectations.
• Collaborate with internal colleagues to identify and advise on optimum approaches to the enablement of business in a compliant and sustainable manner.
• Manage Paysafe’s relationship with key regulators, ensuring that they properly understand Paysafe’s business model and products and are provided with any relevant information in a clear, accurate and timely manner.  
• Prepare and deliver periodic reporting on the LATAM regulatory environment to internal Committees and Boards.
• Lead on all discussions relating to regulatory matters in LATAM in both internal and external fora.

Key Capabilities/Knowledge/Competencies:

• Qualified lawyer with 5 -7+ years' PQE
• Financial services regulation experience gained in a financial institution, regulator or financial services department of a law firm with experience interacting with the regulatory authorities
• Deep knowledge of Payments/E-Money industry experience required.
• High self-motivation, positive ‘can-do’ attitude and collaborative approach and the ability to lead and provide direction to colleagues
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal issues to multi-disciplinary teams

Why work at Paysafe?

• Career Growth: We offer continuous learning and development opportunities, empowering you to nurture your career in the dynamic world of online payments.
• Employee Benefits: In addition to a competitive salary, we offer health insurance, cancer and life insurance, 30 days of paid vacation, 4 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours (Dec-Mar), a birthday day off, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: We are committed to fostering a balanced work environment with flexibility, ensuring you have the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Paysafe offers equal employment opportunities to all its employees and applicants for employment and prohibits any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other protected characteristic. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. If you require any reasonable accommodation, please let us know. We are happy to assist you and look forward to hearing from you.