Regulatory Legal Counsel (US and CA) at Taptap Send

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

US qualified lawyer with ~5-10 years of practising experience in payments or other regulated business
Worked in house, gaining relevant fintech experience (ideally in a payments / FinTech environment)
Understand and can navigate the regulatory frameworks governing fintech/payments in the US and Canada

Responsibilities

Lead on the legal and regulatory aspects of new product launches and existing product development in the US and Canada
Work cross-functionally with the product, compliance, finance and infosec teams to tackle day-to-day regulatory challenges and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
Collaborate with and support the rest of the legal team to identify, evaluate and discuss risks and develop creative solutions to bridge business priorities in a changing regulatory landscape
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to develop actionable solutions with respect to regulatory or licensing matters
Lead engagement with regulators
Advise on, develop and maintain Taptap Send’s regulatory compliance framework and strategic regulatory planning in the US and Canada

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

US Law

Canadian Law

Fintech Regulations

Payments Law

Cross-border Transactions

Legal Counsel

Compliance Advisory

Taptap Send

Facilitates cross-border mobile money transfers

About Taptap Send

Taptap Send facilitates mobile money transfers across borders, primarily targeting individuals in the UK, EU, US, Canada, and UAE who wish to send money to family and friends in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Latin America. Users can complete transactions easily by providing the recipient's name and mobile number, allowing funds to be deposited instantly into the recipient's mobile money wallet. This process eliminates the need for physical visits to money transfer agents and significantly reduces waiting times for recipients. Taptap Send operates in the remittance market, generating revenue through transaction fees and favorable exchange rates, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional money transfer services. The company's goal is to provide a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money internationally, using technology to simplify the transfer process.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$76.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Regulatory compliance issues in Ghana could disrupt operations in other countries.

The introduction of 'Charities' may divert focus from core remittance services.

Reliance on transaction fees and exchange rates is threatened by competitors offering lower fees.

Differentiation

Taptap Send offers instant deposits into mobile wallets, enhancing user convenience.

The platform focuses on underserved markets, providing financial inclusion opportunities.

Taptap Send's user-friendly interface requires only a recipient's name and mobile number.

Upsides

Increased smartphone penetration in Africa and Asia expands Taptap Send's potential user base.

The global remittance market is projected to grow, boosting demand for Taptap Send's services.

Partnerships with platforms like CompareRemit broaden Taptap Send's audience and transparency.

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