Fintech Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lead

Félix; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Initial stock options grant

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Continuous learning opportunities

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Growth opportunities in a dynamic,创业环境

Job summary

Félix is seeking a Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the company’s licensing, regulatory reporting, and examination support functions across the United States.

This individual will own the day-to-day management of Félix’s licensing portfolio, support expansion into new jurisdictions and products, and serve as the primary coordinator for regulator communications, examinations, and licensing-related projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in financial services compliance, licensing, regulatory affairs, or a related function.
• Significant experience managing U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing programs.
• Advanced knowledge of NMLS and state licensing requirements.
• Experience interacting directly with state financial regulators.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead money transmitter license applications, amendments, renewals, and surrender filings across multiple U.S. states.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including periodic filings, financial submissions, and ownership disclosures.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for licensing-related communications with regulators, including information requests, deficiency responses, and examinations.
• Maintain licensing inventories, filing calendars, reporting schedules, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate change of control filings, control person filings, and other corporate governance matters impacting licensed entities.
• Support licensing requirements associated with new products, business initiatives, and geographic expansion.
• Manage licensing-related examination requests and remediation activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts to Félix’s licensing strategy.
• Coordinate external counsel and regulatory consultants as needed.
• Manage and mentor licensing and regulatory affairs personnel.

Skills

NMLS knowledge

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Regulatory communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Policy, or related field

Job description

Félix is seeking a Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the company’s licensing, regulatory reporting, and examination support functions across the United States.

This individual will own the day-to-day management of Félix’s licensing portfolio, support expansion into new jurisdictions and products, and serve as the primary coordinator for regulator communications, examinations, and licensing-related projects.