About the role
We are seeking a high-caliber professional to join our Global Strategy team. As a Risk & Regulatory Strategy Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in our international expansion. Your primary focus will be on evaluating new market entries, spearheading overseas financial license applications, and re-engineering compliance workflows to ensure operational excellence as we scale globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Research & Expansion: Conduct in-depth research on regulatory frameworks in target jurisdictions (e.g. SE Asia, Middle East). Evaluate capital requirements, licensing costs, and operational obligations.
- License Management: Project manage the end-to-end application process for international financial licenses, coordinating with external legal counsel and local regulators.
- Process Optimization: Analyze existing compliance and risk management workflows. Design and implement automated or optimized processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
- Strategic Advisory: Provide actionable insights to senior management on the impact of evolving global regulations on the firm's CFD and brokerage business models.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary bridge between the product, legal, and operational teams to ensure new products meet multi-jurisdictional standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Law, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- 8 years or above in a reputable consultancy firm Risk Advisory team or a leading law firm specializing in financial services.
- Track record in international financial license applications (e.g., FCA, ASIC, CySEC, SCB, or similar).
- Excellent command of English and Mandarin.
Ideal Mindset & Behavioral Profile:
- Navigating Ambiguity: You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments and are capable of transforming complex, ill-defined regulatory challenges into concrete, executable business pathways.
- Autonomous Execution: You possess a high degree of ownership and self-discipline; you can drive projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision, setting your own benchmarks for success.
- Adaptive Resilience: You demonstrate agility in the face of shifting global regulatory landscapes. Rather than being deterred by setbacks, you pivot strategies rapidly to maintain momentum and achieve objectives.
About the company
Zeal Group
Zeal Group is an award-winning FinTech organisation offering a variety of products. Founded in 2017, we have grown to a team of 700+ employees across the globe 🌎 Headquartered in London, UK, our offices and presence are spread across Europe, Asia, North & South Africa, Middle East and South America, with our Technology hub located in Cyprus and our Global Customer Service Hub located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🚀 We are a product and people focused company who are passionate about growth, innovative technology, and collaboration 🙌🏼
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