Junior Licensing Officer

About Us:
VALR is Africa's largest crypto exchange by trade volume, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Serving over 1 million users globally, including 1,100 corporate and institutional clients, we’re licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, with additional approvals to offer services in Europe and initial approval from Dubai's VARA.

VALR distinguishes itself with a customer-first philosophy, delivering secure, transparent, and innovative solutions for both professional and retail traders.

Our Vision:
Our vision is to create a world where finance unites rather than divides. Our name, derived from the word "valour" without distinction between American and British English, symbolises our commitment to universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every human being. These values drive us to design a platform that breaks down financial barriers, making it as seamless to send value across borders as it is to send an email.

Our Mission:
At our core, we’re a values-driven exchange, dedicated to building a financial ecosystem that serves all of humanity. We believe in simplifying the complex world of crypto and blockchain to make it accessible to everyone, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain-powered future.

We’re dedicated to:

• Serving all Humanity: Inspired by the adage "it is expensive to be poor," we’re committed to creating a financial ecosystem accessible to all, challenging the status quo and reducing the frictions of outdated systems.
• Promoting for Unity: Our platform reflects our belief in a socio-financial evolution. We envision a future where the global community is not defined by national boundaries but united by a shared vision of justice and prosperity.

• LLB graduate or currently completing an LLB, compliance certification, or similar legal or regulatory qualification.
• 1–3 years’ experience in a regulatory, compliance, legal, or corporate governance support role. Experience within financial services, fintech, crypto, payments, or other regulated industries is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams in a remote environment.
• High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach to documentation and regulatory processes.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to draft professional regulatory correspondence.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Professional discretion and ability to handle confidential and regulatory-sensitive information.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership of assigned licensing workstreams.
• Strong administrative discipline and document governance capability.

• Support the preparation and submission of licence applications across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring all required regulatory forms, supporting documentation, and submission packs are accurate and complete.
• Assist in compiling and organising documentation required for regulatory filings, licence renewals, licence variations, and ongoing regulatory reporting obligations.
• Draft, format, and maintain regulatory documentation, including policies, procedures, agreements, and licensing application materials required for submission to regulatory authorities.
• Maintain structured document repositories and ensure appropriate document governance, version control, and audit-ready record keeping for all licensing documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Finance, Operations, Product, and Business Development, to obtain information and documentation required for licensing submissions.
• Track regulatory action items and documentation requests across teams to ensure compliance with submission deadlines and regulatory timelines.
• Support the drafting and preparation of regulatory correspondence, responses to regulatory queries, and other communications with supervisory authorities.
• Maintain structured records of regulatory submissions, regulatory communications, and licensing approvals to ensure traceability and audit readiness.
• Maintain licensing trackers, regulatory registers, and submission logs to monitor licensing progress and ongoing jurisdictional compliance obligations.
• Monitor key regulatory milestones, licence conditions, and reporting requirements to support ongoing compliance following licence approvals.
• Conduct research on licensing frameworks, regulatory requirements, and jurisdictional developments to support regulatory expansion initiatives.
• Prepare internal summaries and briefing materials on licensing requirements or regulatory developments where required.
• Provide operational support on licensing initiatives and regulatory expansion projects led by the Licensing, Legal, or Compliance teams.
• Assist with improving internal licensing processes, documentation standards, and regulatory governance practices where appropriate.
• Support the Licensing team with general administrative coordination for regulatory submissions, regulatory requests, and licensing documentation.

• Innovative Work Environment
  • Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace.
• Career Development
  • Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry.
• Competitive Compensation
  • Competitive salaries that align with industry standards.
  • When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth.
  • Receive preferential Tier 5 trading fees on VALR, with no monthly trading volume required.
• Diversity and Inclusion
  • A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging.
• Wellness
  • Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities.
  • Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options.
  • Enjoy lunch on us when working from our Johannesburg Head Office, one of the ways we support wellbeing and connection in the workplace.
• Impact and Contribution
  • At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
  • Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape.
• Dynamic Team Culture
  • Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity.
  • Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale.
• Global Exposure
  • Work with colleagues from around the world.
  • Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space.
• Recognition and Rewards
  • Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.
  • Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations.
• Tools for Success
  • Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).