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Founded in 2005, Payoneer is the global financial platform that removes friction from doing business across borders, with a mission to connect the world’s underserved businesses to a rising global economy. We’re a community with over 2,500 colleagues all over the world, working to serve customers, and partners in over 190 countries and territories.

By taking the complexity out of the financial workflows–including everything from global payments and compliance to multi-currency and workforce management, to providing working capital and business intelligence–we give businesses the tools they need to work efficiently worldwide and grow with confidence.

Regulatory Counsel-China

Role summary - The Regulatory Counsel, China will be responsible for providing legal advice and strategy for the significant regulatory matters for Payoneer’s PRC subsidiary which is a licenced payment service provider in China (PRC PSP) and Payoneer in China. The position is based in Shanghai, China or Guangzhou, China and will report to the Senior Regulatory Counsel in Singapore.

Location: Guangzhou, ChinaOn-siteFull-time 

What you’ll do

• Providing legal advice to assist the PRC PSP and Payoneer in the evaluation and management of significant and complex payments and financial services industry regulatory matters in China
• Supporting the China Compliance team in PRC PSP and Payoneer in building and maintaining good working relationships with Chinese regulators including PBOC and SAFE
• Researching, analyzing and determining effects of quickly evolving regulations in multiple markets, and keeping current on issues and upcoming regulatory changes that may impact PRC PSP’s and Payoneer’s strategic goals and objectives
• Liaising and working with outside counsel in the region
• Supporting business, marketing and other teams with the development of new services, and fostering strong relationships across multiple functional areas
• Supporting the Senior Regulatory Counsel for APAC and Greater China, Global Regulatory Counsel and Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer in formulating PRC PSP’s and Payoneer’s regulatory and public policy strategy

Who you are 

• Fully qualified lawyer with excellent academic credentials qualified in China and with at least 8 years of post-admission experience practicing as an attorney at a reputable law firm or relevant in-house legal department. Financial services, payments industry and money transmitter experience is preferred.
• Experience working directly with regulators and regulatory authorities in China is an advantage but not strictly required.
• Ability to evaluate fact situations, identify legal issues, analyze and understand statutes, regulations and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice and recommendations to internal stakeholders on matters of significant importance to the company.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to handle a diverse set of issues and provide a high level of service to internal customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• An open communicator with skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Flexibility for occasional travel.
• If candidate is based in Shanghai/Shenzhen, travel to Guangzhou for meetings and/or on a regular basis is required.

The Payoneer Ways of Working 

Act as our customer’s partner on the inside Learning what they need and creating what will help them go further. 

Do it. Own it. Being fearlessly accountable in everything we do. 

Continuously improve Always striving for a higher standard than our last. 

Build each other up Helping each other grow, as professionals and people. 

If this sounds like a business, a community, and a mission you want to be part of, apply today.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace. Payoneer is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment no matter your race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please speak to the recruiter managing the role for any adjustments. Decisions about requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.