Global Licensing & Regulatory Manager

Affirm; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 146,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Generous spending stipends

Time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Affirm, a remote-first company, is seeking a Licensing and Regulatory Programs professional to lead state licensing and reporting initiatives. You will coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure filings and renewals across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment. Base pay reflects location and experience, with substantial equity potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of licensing/compliance/regulatory experience ideally related to consumer financial services.
• Outstanding time management, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Proven project management, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Humility, integrity, and a desire to be part of a small but strong team.
• Inquisitive and eager to learn, with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support product and service launches related to state licensing and reporting.
• Collaborate with legal, public affairs, compliance, finance, and tax on licensing obligations.
• Maintain central repository for licensing and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and submit state licensing annual reports and MSB call reports.
• Ensure timely regulatory filings and flag licensing issues.
• Lead renewal applications for various licensing jurisdictions.
• Collaborate on NMLS licensing and reporting filings.
• Develop new processes using AI to increase licensing program efficiency.
• Assist in researching licensing requirements for the licensing management tool.

Skills

Licensing experience

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Analytical skills

Written communication

Time management

Tools

Licensing management tool

Job description

Affirm, a remote-first company, is seeking a Licensing and Regulatory Programs professional to lead state licensing and reporting initiatives. You will coordinate with Legal, Compliance, and Product teams to ensure filings and renewals across jurisdictions.

The role emphasizes ownership, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced environment. Base pay reflects location and experience, with substantial equity potential and comprehensive benefits.