Licensing and Audit Manager

Lightspark

. Own the end-to-end license lifecycle for Lightspark Payments’ money transmission business .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $179,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the licensing lifecycle for money transmission businesses, including regulatory compliance, audit management, and process improvement. Proficient in preparing and filing NMLS applications and regulatory reports while maintaining strong relationships with state and federal regulators.

Highest-signal resume keywords

NMLS License ManagementRegulatory ReportingAudit ManagementState Money Transmission LawsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

NMLS ApplicationsRegulatory ReportsAudit RemediationCompliance DocumentationProcess RedesignFinancial Requirements ManagementSurety Bonds ManagementDeficiency ResponseRisk AssessmentsQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsStrong Communication SkillsSound JudgmentProfessional Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

Compliance Management SystemAutomation ToolsTrackersWorkflowsLicensing Calendars

Certifications & Qualifications

CAMSCRCM

Industry Keywords

Money TransmissionBank Secrecy ActConsumer Protection RequirementsDigital Asset PaymentsCross-Border Payments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end license lifecycle for Lightspark Payments’ money transmission business
Prepare, file, and track state license applications and NMLS amendments
Manage license renewals and ongoing license maintenance across all states
Serve as primary contact for state and federal regulators during licensing cycles
Respond to deficiency requests, supplemental information requests, and follow-up inquiries
Maintain licensing calendars and inventories of license conditions, surety bonds, financial requirements, registered agents, and renewal deadlines
Prepare, review, and submit regulatory reports including the NMLS MSB Call Report
Manage regulatory examinations from notification through close-out
Coordinate examination request lists, document production, interviews, and examiner communications
Manage bank, partner, Title 31 BSA/AML, and Compliance Management System audits
Lead audit and examination remediation, including corrective action plans, progress tracking, validation, and reporting
Establish quality assurance and monitoring processes for licensing and audit activities
Monitor changes in state and federal money transmission laws and regulations
Update policies, procedures, and processes with the CCO and Legal
Improve licensing and audit processes through templates, trackers, workflows, and automation
Evaluate licensing impacts and regulatory notification requirements for new products, markets, and business changes
Support controls inventory, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and compliance documentation
Provide direction and work prioritization for the Compliance Analyst
Report to the Chief Compliance Officer and collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of hands-on experience working in NMLS, actively applying for and maintaining state money transmission licenses for a licensed money transmitter or similarly regulated fintech
Demonstrated experience interacting directly with state and federal regulators, including responding to findings and deficiency requests
Experience preparing and filing the NMLS MSB Call Report and other periodic regulatory reports
Working knowledge of state money transmission laws and the Bank Secrecy Act as applicable to MSBs
Knowledge of consumer protection requirements such as Reg E
Familiarity with digital asset or cross-border payments is a plus
Proven experience managing regulatory, bank partner, and independent audits, including Title 31 or CMS audits
Proven experience leading remediation of findings through closure
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Ability to manage concurrent filings, deadlines, and requests accurately
Experience building or redesigning processes, trackers, and workflows
Experience using tools or automation to improve licensing and audit work
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sound judgment and ability to escalate appropriately to the CCO
Prior start-up or high-growth environment experience, or experience building programs from scratch, is preferred
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Relevant certifications such as CAMS or CRCM are a plus
Intense professional curiosity and a growth mindset
Legally authorized to work for Lightspark in the United States
Willingness to relocate to Los Angeles or work remotely with regular travel to the Los Angeles office

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
Competitive salary
Stock options
Company paid life insurance
20 paid vacation days a year
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Matching 401k
FSA/DCA accounts
Generous family leave policies
Annual bonuses
Remote work may be considered, with regular travel to the Los Angeles office required