Global Payments Licensing & Compliance Lead

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. 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 team members to streamline cross-border regulatory operations and build efficient, repeatable compliance workflows. What We’re Looking For 3+ years of experience in legal, compliance, regulatory affairs, or paralegal roles within a financial institution, tech company, or law firm. Hands-on regulatory exposure: Practical experience with licensing, money transmission, e-money, lending, or regulatory reporting. Project management strength: Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and a track record of driving multi-stakeholder projects to completion. Clear communicator: Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for non-legal teams. Bonus Points (Nice-to-Have): Direct experience with international regulatory regimes (e.g., FCA, MAS, FINTRAC, AUSTRAC, Central Bank of Ireland). Familiarity with the NMLS system or international regulatory portals. Additional Information Rippling is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristics, Rippling is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities who need assistance during the hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please email View email address on click.appcast.io This role will receive a competitive salary + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below. The salary for US-based employees will be aligned with one of the ranges below based on location; see which tier applies to your location here. The pay range for this role is: 78,900 - 131,500 USD per year(US Tier 1) 71,010 - 118,350 USD per year(US Tier 2) 67,065 - 111,775 USD per year(US Tier 3) #J-18808-Ljbffr Rippling