Licensing & Strategic Operations Associate

As a Licensing & Strategic Operations Associate at Overchain, you support the Head of Licensing in expanding the company's global footprint and managing regulatory strategy across multiple jurisdictions. You work directly with senior leadership, international law firms, consultants and cross-functional teams to turn strategic plans into execution, gaining hands-on exposure to international market entry, go-to-market initiatives, regulatory strategy and business operations.

What you'll do

• Support market-entry research, jurisdictional assessments, launch planning and coordination of commercial and operational readiness for new markets
• Coordinate international licensing applications, gather information from internal teams, manage deliverables and help prepare regulatory materials
• Maintain project trackers, monitor deadlines, follow up with stakeholders, identify blockers and drive outstanding actions to completion
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence, business documents, briefing notes, presentations and research summaries, and assist with legal and regulatory drafts using existing materials and guidance from the Head of Licensing and external advisers
• Join key meetings, document decisions, coordinate next steps and support cross-functional initiatives across compliance, legal, finance and product

What you bring

• 0 to 3 years' experience in consulting, fintech, financial services, business operations, regulatory operations or project coordination, or are an exceptional graduate
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong research and drafting skills
• Exceptional organisation, attention to detail and reliability
• Strong follow-through and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Confidence communicating with senior stakeholders and external advisers
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort using AI-assisted research and productivity tools
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability and a genuine interest in fintech, digital assets and international business

Nice to have

• Prior exposure to legal, regulatory or compliance work, including licence applications
• Experience in crypto, digital assets or payments
• Experience working with law firms, consultants or other external advisers

What we offer

• Annual base salary of £32,000 to £38,000, dependent on experience and relevant skills
• Global exposure to international expansion and licensing projects across multiple jurisdictions
• Direct mentorship from the Head of Licensing and close exposure to the founders and senior leadership
• Broad experience across fintech, regulation, strategy, commercial operations and international business
• A role at the centre of how Overchain builds its licensing perimeter, with real impact on long-term enterprise value
• Office-based in London, working day to day with the team, with hybrid flexibility available if needed

About Overchain

Overchain is the settlement layer for global businesses moving money across fiat and stablecoins. The company provides infrastructure that allows financial institutions, payment service providers, brokerages, fund administrators, and large corporates to receive, convert, and settle value at institutional speed and standards, with compliance built in from the ground up.