Strategic Legal Advisor

At EBANX, we believe barriers were made to be broken. We started our story in Curitiba, Brazil, and today we are a global company, present in more than 29 countries, with offices in Curitiba, São Paulo, Shanghai, Singapore, and Johannesburg. In total, we are 700+ ebankers spread across the world, connecting companies like Uber, Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, Canva, Shopee, Meta, and Shein to millions of consumers in emerging markets—creating new opportunities and revolutionizing the future of digital payments.

Our mission is clear: to give global access to everyone. We are guided by the motto #TamoJunto, which translates into four key pillars: Shape Tomorrow, Evolve Fast, Make It Happen, and Unlock The World.

If you want to be part of a global company with accelerated growth that is shaping the future of digital payments, EBANX is the place for you.

At EBANX’s Corporate areas, you don’t just keep operations running. You work behind the scenes to ensure every part of the company is connected, efficient, and ready to grow. Every project and process is driven by strategy, collaboration, and impact, making our work truly Out Of The Ordinary.

We are seeking a seasoned Payment Specialist with deep expertise in the Egyptian payments landscape, card schemes, and a strong commercial mindset. This role is critical to ensuring EBANX’s payment solutions are not only regulatory-compliant across key markets but also strategically aligned with business growth and merchant needs. The ideal candidate will be our expert on the ground, navigating the local and regional regulatory environments and building essential relationships.

Your day-to-day impact:

• Serving as the primary regulatory expert for Egypt, the ideal profile should have solid knowledge of local regulations applicable to payment services, foreign exchange controls, remittances, settlement flows, and licensing requirements in Egypt, including regulations issued by the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), as well as the new Payment Service Provider (PSP) regulatory framework.
• Assessing EBANX products from a regulatory and contractual perspective, identifying risks, and uncovering opportunities to enhance our offering.
• Strengthening relationships with Egyptian and global card networks (Visa, Mastercard, etc.) and local acquirers, driving strategic initiatives that support our commercial goals.
• Managing and negotiating contracts with partners, schemes, and other third parties.
• Partnering with Product and Legal teams to design, launch, and manage innovative, compliant payment solutions.
• Analyzing card scheme mandates, new programs, and regulatory changes across the region to ensure alignment and uncover new business opportunities.
• Managing merchant communications related to payment mandates, regulatory matters, and contractual changes.
• Leading strategic discussions with external and internal stakeholders to deliver technically sound and commercially viable solutions.
• Developing regulatory risk assessments, compliance reports, and strategic briefs that support decision-making and product development 

Must-haves to shine in this role:

• Based in Egypt with an extensive local professional network in the payments industry.
• Proven experience working with acquirers, banks, and card networks (Visa, Mastercard, and similar) in the Egyptian context.
• Strong understanding of card scheme operations, rules, and mandates.
• Essential: In-depth knowledge of the Egyptian regulatory landscape.
• Solid knowledge of broader regulatory frameworks relevant to payments and fintech (e.g., PDPL, AML/FT).
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and contractual requirements into commercially viable product strategies.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for product innovation, cost optimization, and margin improvement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Native in Egyptian Arabic, fluency in English (spoken and written) is essential. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
• Ability to draft clear and concise regulatory documents, contract summaries, reports, and presentations.

EBANX offers:

• WAVES Program: Annual bonuses based on the company’s performance.
• Meal/Food Allowance: Credit provided on a flexible benefits card.
• EBANX Education: Financial support for undergraduate, graduate, and MBA programs to support your professional growth.
• EBANX Skills: Budget dedicated to workshops, courses, and certifications to encourage your continuous development.
• Language Classes: Spanish, English, and Portuguese lessons for your personal and professional development.
• EBANX Health: Comprehensive medical and dental plans fully covered for the employee, plus subsidies for dependents to take care of your and your family’s well-being.
• EBANX Family: Childcare assistance, extended parental leave for caregivers, and support programs for pregnant employees and children.
• Life Insurance: Fully paid by EBANX.
• Transportation: Parking assistance or transportation vouchers, depending on your needs.
• EBANX Flexible: A special day off on your birthday, semi-flexible working hours (8 hours/day, Monday to Friday), and year-end recess between Christmas and New Year’s without affecting your vacation days.
• EBANX Play: Well-being program including access to Wellhub, e-Sports, and partnerships with SESC.
• Blue Club: Exclusive discounts at bakeries, restaurants, stores, courses, and more.

Learn more about our #ebanxlife on LinkedIn and Instagram, and see what it’s like to be part of a global team that breaks barriers, creates opportunities, and celebrates every achievement together.

✨ An Out Of The Ordinary career is waiting for you here!