Senior Regulatory & Public Policy Consultant (Fintech)

  • Contract
  • Gauteng

Ovations Technologies

This is a 12 – month contract with our client in the Fintech industry.
We are seeking a seasoned Regulatory & Public Policy Consultant to provide high-level, independent advisory across a complex, multi-jurisdictional FinTech landscape. This role is critical in enabling strategic growth through expert navigation of global digital financial services frameworks.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Strategic Regulatory Advisory: Enable business objectives and product development by providing expert public policy and regulatory guidance across multiple operating markets.
M&A and Due Diligence: Lead regulatory due diligence and licensing assessments to support Business Development and M&A transaction models.
Cloud & Data Governance: Advise on cloud strategy, including regulatory submissions, data sovereignty, and cross-border hosting approvals.
Market Intelligence: Monitor and track global developments in payments, digital banking, remittances, and consumer protection to assess multi-market impacts.
Impact Assessment: Conduct rigorous legal, operational, and financial evaluations of emerging regulatory requirements.
Operational Oversight: Advise FinTech Operating Companies (FinCos) on transaction risks and ensure consistent application of Group standards through collaboration with Legal, Risk, and Compliance stakeholders.

Requirements

7–10 years of experience in regulatory affairs, legal, or regulatory risk (FinTech, Banking, or top-tier consulting).
LLB Degree or equivalent in Economics, Political Science, or Business.
Proven ability to operate independently in complex, multi-jurisdictional environments.
Fluent in English (French proficiency is highly advantageous).

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