Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Associate Senior Level

BCG Attorney Search; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Dental and vision care

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in San Francisco, CA seeks a senior Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Associate to advise clients in banking and fintech on regulatory matters globally. The role involves licensing, product development, mergers, and representing clients before federal and state regulators.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in financial services regulatory and compliance, experience with banks and fintechs, knowledge of BSA/AML and related regulations, strong legal writing, and a JD

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance.
• Experience with banks, fintechs, and virtual currency platforms.
• Knowledge of major regulations (BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA).
• Strong academic background and legal writing skills.
• JD degree and bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Advise on regulatory matters including licensing, product development, and mergers.
• Represent clients before U.S. federal and state regulators.
• Conduct legal research and analysis with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver client-focused solutions.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Legal research

Client service

Teamwork

Spanish language

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a senior-level Financial Services Regulatory and Compliance Associate for its San Francisco, CA office. The candidate will engage with clients in the banking and fintech sectors globally, providing regulatory and compliance guidance.

Duties

• Advise on regulatory matters including licensing, product development, and mergers.
• Represent clients before U.S. federal and state regulators.
• Conduct legal research and analysis with attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a team to deliver client-focused solutions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance.
• Experience with banks, fintech companies, and virtual currency platforms.
• Knowledge of BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA, and other key financial regulations.
• Strong academic background and legal writing skills.
• Admission to or eligibility for admission in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Excellent legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork.
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Health insurance with optional HSA.
• Short and long-term disability insurance.
• Dental and vision care.
• Life insurance and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K and discretionary bonus eligibility.
• Vacation, sick time, and employee assistance program.
• Voluntary insurance programs and commuter benefits.