US Regulatory Compliance Lead

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. Own the end-to-end lifecycle of US money transmitter licenses, including renewals, amendments, and reporting .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemoteSenior💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive regulatory compliance expertise in financial services, particularly in managing US money transmitter licenses and compliance obligations. Proficient in drafting regulator-ready narratives and executing compliance monitoring programs while ensuring adherence to BSA/AML and OFAC regulations.

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Regulatory Compliance ExperienceUS State MTL LicensingNMLS AdministrationBSA/AML KnowledgeCompliance Governance Program

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Examination ManagementLicensing Workflow AdministrationData ValidationEvidence ProductionCompliance Monitoring Program ExecutionPolicy/Procedure DevelopmentControl TestingDrafting Regulator-Ready NarrativesIssue ManagementReporting and Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsOrganizational SkillsExecution SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

NMLSAutomation ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesPaymentsFinTechCryptoMoney Transmitter LawsLending ComplianceTILAECOAUDAAPOFAC Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of US money transmitter licenses, including renewals, amendments, and reporting
Administer licensing workflows in NMLS
Own the licensing calendar and lead cross-functional intake with Legal, Finance, and Data
Gather inputs, validate data, and complete required filings and reporting on time
Lead regulatory examinations, including planning, request management, evidence production, written responses, and remediation tracking
Maintain program governance through policies/procedures, monitoring/testing, and closed-loop issue management
Own lending-related licensing and compliance obligations, including licensing maintenance, required reporting, and examination support
Coordinate independent AML/Sanctions audits and drive timely remediation
Own and execute a Compliance Monitoring Program, including testing plans, control testing, documentation, and remediation
Oversee US compliance training for new hires, annual training, and targeted refreshers
Prepare updates for Executive leadership and the Board
Improve workflows using automation/AI where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments/FinTech, or crypto
Ability to personally draft regulator-ready narratives, build trackers, assemble evidence, and drive cross-functional follow-through
Experience building and maintaining a compliance governance program, including policies/procedures, monitoring/testing, issue management, and management/Board reporting
Deep hands-on experience with US state MTL licensing and MSB obligations
Fluency with NMLS
Direct regulator and exam experience, including drafting responses and managing evidence
Strong writing, organization, and execution skills
Working knowledge of state money transmitter laws
Strong familiarity with BSA/AML and OFAC regulations
Familiarity with lending compliance/licensing considerations such as TILA, ECOA, UDAAP/UDAP is a plus
US Time Zone availability is a strict requirement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity in a high-growth startup
Health, dental, and vision insurance premium contributions
Short & long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance
Cell phone and internet reimbursement
Flexible PTO
Sick leave
Parental leave
Access to a company 401k plan