Sr Regulatory Manager

Aceable; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards

Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off programs

Weekly lunch and a fully stocked fridge

Company events and activities

PursueGrowth Reimbursement ($600/year)

Job summary

Aceable is seeking a Sr Regulatory Manager to oversee regulatory activities for various brands. This role is vital in maintaining compliance across a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and will involve leading large, complex regulatory submissions.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in regulatory work, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to design scalable processes. Benefits include robust healthcare, generous PTO, and a vibrant work environment in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant regulatory, compliance, or related work experience.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex regulatory submissions.
• Experience designing and scaling regulatory processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and ensure compliance of renewal and approval processes.
• Research and verify jurisdiction-specific laws and regulations.
• Mentor junior regulatory staff and set quality standards.

Skills

Regulatory submission management

Written communication

Process design

Regulatory research

Tools

Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)

Workflow automation tools

Job description

We are looking for a Sr Regulatory Manager supporting the execution and scaling of all regulatory activities across all brands and verticals. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory and Compliance, this senior individual contributor owns the attainment and maintenance of school and course approvals, builds the scalable processes the team runs on, and serves as a key subject matter expert across the organization. If the ever-evolving world of regulation excites you, and you do your best work collaborating across functions to stay ahead of it, this role is for you!

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Own the system and requirements behind renewals and approvals across verticals, ensuring deadlines, documentation, and fees are met on time and active approvals remain compliant
• Research, verify, and interpret state and jurisdiction‑specific laws, regulations, and licensing requirements to identify operational and curriculum requirements for entering new markets and maintaining existing ones
• Prepare, compile, and submit regulatory applications and supporting documentation required for new market approvals, school licensure, and course accreditation across multiple states and verticals
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to translate new market regulatory requirements into actionable operational, product, and content standards ahead of market entry
• Work with partners across Product, Engineering, Customer Experience, Finance, Marketing and Learning Experience on regulatory opportunities, questions, and improvements
• Establish and document the regulatory processes, rules, and standards that the broader team follows
• Serve as a primary point of contact with regulatory agencies and government bodies, building goodwill and the relationships that move approvals forward
• Design and implement scalable regulatory frameworks along with AI‑assisted systems, and workflows that support expansion into new states and verticals
• Mentor junior regulatory staff and set the quality bar others work to, reviewing work, and sharing standards across the team

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• 8+ years of relevant regulatory, compliance, or related work experience – education and experience may substitute for one another on a year to year basis
• Proven ability to manage large, complex regulatory submissions and renewals across multiple business stakeholders
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate and align complex regulatory processes and reporting with broader business goals
• Ability to navigate conflicting requirements and priorities
• Experience designing and scaling regulatory processes in a multi‑product or multi‑vertical environment
• A track record of researching, interpreting, and operationalizing regulatory requirements for new market entry, including preparing and submitting of licensing applications
• Comfortable developing AI generated web apps and leveraging workflow automation tools

BONUS POINTS

• Direct experience leading multi‑state or multi‑vertical market entry from a regulatory standpoint
• Established relationships with state regulators, licensing boards, or national bodies such as ARELLO, IDECC, or the NMLS
• Experience building or scaling regulatory tooling or automation to support a growing approval and renewal portfolio
• Experience operating in regulated education, such as driver education, real estate, mortgage, or insurance
• Experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence) or workflow automation platforms

ACEABLE PERKS

• Join one of Austin's Best Places to Work in 2024 & 2025
• Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus/stock options, if applicable)
• Robust medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off programs + 19 paid holidays per year
• Wellness programs
• Our own space on the top floor of a downtown Austin building with free parking
• Weekly lunch, a fully stocked fridge, and plentiful snacks
• Company events and activities (holiday events, happy hours, volunteering)
• PursueGrowth Reimbursement ($600 per year for full‑time employees)
• Free Roadside Assistance subscription
• Passionate teammates excited to help you succeed and learn

Remote Hires

We are only able to hire employees in the following locations:

• California
• Colorado
• Illinois
• Massachusetts
• Mississippi
• Nebraska
• New Jersey
• New York (excluding Boroughs)
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• Utah
• Washington

At Aceable we celebrate and support all differences. Aceable is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and veteran status. Even if you don't think you meet every qualification listed, we'd love to review your application!