Crypto Licensing & Regulatory Lead

CoinFlip Preferred LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CoinFlip is seeking a Licensing Manager to oversee its licensing portfolio across federal, state, and local jurisdictions for Bitcoin ATMs and cryptocurrency kiosks, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

You will be a primary regulator contact, coordinate applications, renewals, and amendments, and collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations to gather documentation, track deadlines, and respond to inquiries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in regulatory compliance or licensing.
• Experience with NMLS, state money transmitter licensing, MSB registration, or equivalent global licensing frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills, along with the ability to multi-task and manage deadline-driven projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Start-up experience is a plus!

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of two primary points of contact for state and federal regulators, including assisting with and coordinating the company's response to regulatory examinations, inquiries, and requests for information.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of CoinFlip's licensing portfolio, including completing detailed applications, managing bonds, drafting supporting correspondence, and compiling documentation for new licenses, renewals, and amendments across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Own primary responsibility for municipal and local business licenses required to operate Bitcoin ATMs/cryptocurrency kiosks, including tracking jurisdiction-specific requirements, display requirements and renewal timelines as the kiosk network grows.
• Analyze and interpret state and federal licensing regulations (including state and/or federal cryptocurrency specific laws) in consultation with in-house counsel.
• Ensure the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of every license application and submission.
• Maintain licenses after issuance in NMLS (National Mortgage Licensing System), including tracking renewal deadlines and filing required periodic and annual reports on the company's behalf.
• Act as an internal resource to research, interpret, and clarify licensing requirements as CoinFlip's product offerings and geographic footprint evolve.
• Partner with internal teams (legal, compliance, operations) and external stakeholders to gather documentation and prepare submissions, and to respond to regulator inquiries and information requests.
• Support compliance audits and assist with identifying and remediating potential licensing or compliance issues.
• Work with management to prepare company personnel and materials in advance of regulatory examinations, interviews, and investigations.
• Review pending and approved changes to licensing and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions relevant to Bitcoin ATM/cryptocurrency kiosk operations, and flag impact to internal stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Licensing management

Regulator liaison

Project coordination

Communication

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NMLS

MSB licensing

Job description

CoinFlip is seeking a Licensing Manager to oversee its licensing portfolio across federal, state, and local jurisdictions for Bitcoin ATMs and cryptocurrency kiosks, ensuring full regulatory compliance.

You will be a primary regulator contact, coordinate applications, renewals, and amendments, and collaborate with legal, compliance, and operations to gather documentation, track deadlines, and respond to inquiries.