Fintech Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Lead (Stock Options)

Felix; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Initial stock options grant

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Felix is seeking a Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the company’s licensing and regulatory reporting across the United States. This individual will own the day-to-day management of Felix’s licensing portfolio, support expansion into new jurisdictions and products, and serve as the primary coordinator for regulator communications, examinations, and licensing-related projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing multi-state money transmitter licensing programs, deep

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead money transmitter license applications, amendments, renewals, and surrender filings across multiple U.S. states.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including filings, financial submissions, and disclosures.
• Coordinate licensing communications with regulators, including information requests and examinations.
• Maintain licensing inventories, calendars, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate change of control and other governance filings for licensed entities.
• Support licensing for new products and geographic expansion.
• Manage licensing-related examinations and remediation activities.
• Monitor regulatory developments and assess impacts on licensing strategy.
• Coordinate with external counsel and regulatory consultants.
• Mentor licensing and regulatory affairs personnel.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Law

CAMS/CRCM certification

Tools

NMLS system

Job description

Felix is seeking a Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the company’s licensing and regulatory reporting across the United States. This individual will own the day-to-day management of Felix’s licensing portfolio, support expansion into new jurisdictions and products, and serve as the primary coordinator for regulator communications, examinations, and licensing-related projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing multi-state money transmitter licensing programs, deep