Payments Licensing Specialist

About Rippling Rippling gives businesses one place to run HR, IT, and Finance. It brings together all of the workforce systems that are normally scattered across a company, like payroll, expenses, benefits, and computers. For the first time ever, you can manage and automate every part of the employee lifecycle in a single system. Take onboarding, for example. With Rippling , you can hire a new employee anywhere in the world and set up their payroll, corporate card, computer, benefits, and even third-party apps like Slack and Microsoft 365—all within 90 seconds. Based in San Francisco, CA, Rippling has raised $1.4B+ from the world’s top investors—including Kleiner Perkins, Founders Fund, Sequoia, Greenoaks, and Bedrock—and was named one of America's best startup employers by Forbes. We prioritize candidate safety. Please be aware that all official communication will only be sent from @ Rippling .com addresses. Why This Role Matters As Rippling expands its global footprint, launching seamless payroll and expense products around the world depends directly on acquiring and maintaining key regulatory licenses. In this role, you won't just file paperwork, you'll serve as a core legal & compliance partner, helping us navigate complex international regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA, MAS, FINTRAC, Central Bank of Ireland) and shaping how modern fintech compliance operates at scale. What You’ll Impact Drive Global Expansion: Assist with end-to-end license acquisition for e-money, payment institution, and lending authorizations across priority international jurisdictions. Manage Regulatory Operations: Oversee ongoing reporting, regulatory examinations, annual renewals, and filings across various global regulatory systems. Bridge Product & Compliance: Partner directly with Product, Engineering, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure new payment capabilities comply with evolving local laws without sacrificing user experience. Build Scalable Processes: Work alongside U.S. licensing te