Legal Counsel - Licensing & Regulatory

February 5

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DVM Hardware

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DVM Hardware is a strong emerging brand specializing in an exclusive range of furniture, glass, and kitchen hardware. The company focuses on providing top-notch quality products that enhance the comfort and aesthetics of spaces. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, DVM Hardware ensures on-time delivery and superior product quality. As it expands nationally, DVM aims to be the preferred partner for clients looking for durable and stylish hardware solutions in home design, construction, and renovation.

2 - 10 employees

🔧 Hardware

🛒 Retail

🤝 B2B

📋 Description

• We seek a highly experienced compliance professional to oversee and manage all aspects of financial licensing, regulatory compliance, and risk management for our company. • The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and a proven track record in the financial industry. • Drive and be in charge of financial licensing processes in the EU and Great Britain • Maintain and open a correspondent accounts • Deal with complex legal requests and RFIs (banks, authorities) • Record keeping and structuring of the company’s relevant documentation and information • Serve as a main liaison for correspondence with local law firms, auditors, regulators • Stay abreast of all applicable financial regulations, including banking, EMIs, PIs, PASEP, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data protection laws • Develop and implement corporate compliance and governance programs applicable to the group of companies • Ongoing updating compliance program according to requirements of company regulators • Be in charge of regulatory reporting, AML and other relevant audits • Be in charge of company governance policies and regulatory responsibilities updates • Be in charge of the licensing process during the expansion to the new regions • Improving company policies according to applicable regulatory standards across KYB, AML, Anti-Fraud and compliance functions • Conduct audits prior to relationships with third-party vendors, service providers, financial providers, banks, payment systems and partners • Report regularly to the CEO in relation regulatory issues and/or proposals • Lead the response to crises and emergencies, maintaining business continuity and minimizing risks

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in roles such as Legal Counsel/Regulatory Compliance • Over 5 years of professional experience in regulated companies, with a track record of acquiring and maintaining EU/UK EMI, bank or PI licenses • Proven experience in enhancing company compliance with regulatory obligations, ideally having worked in organizations that transitioned from startup to established enterprise levels • Proficiency in technology and a solid understanding of fintech-related software and systems, including blockchain, payment processing, cybersecurity, and anti-fraud measures. • Experience with opening international bank accounts, correspondent bank accounts, communication with regulators • Excellent communication skills to interact with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies, with the ability to convey complex financial and technical information clearly

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package (commensurate with your experience) • Access to paid corporate English lessons (through Preply) • 19 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) • Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice • Values-driven culture with a friendly and supportive work environment • Opportunity to regularly participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor • Matrix organizational structure designed to streamline communication, remove barriers, and promote efficiency