Lead regulatory strategy and execution for financial services licensing across North and Latin America, ensuring compliant market entry and sustained operations. This role is central to securing and maintaining critical authorizations, including U.S. state money transmitter licenses, Canadian MSB registration, and key Latin American regulatory approvals.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct end-to-end preparation, filing, and approval of money transmitter license applications across multiple U.S. jurisdictions
- Manage concurrent licensing initiatives, balancing timelines, documentation, and regulatory coordination
- Secure U.S. crypto and virtual currency licenses, including state-specific authorizations
- Submit and maintain MSB registration with FINTRAC in Canada and equivalent requirements in select Latin American markets
- Oversee post-licensing compliance: renewals, financial reporting, surety bond oversight, and net worth monitoring
- Act as primary liaison with U.S. state banking departments, FinCEN, Canadian authorities, and regulators across Latin America
- Prepare for and respond to regulatory examinations, audits, and information requests
- Develop and file regulatory reports, notifications, and official correspondence with precision and timeliness
- Collaborate with Finance and internal teams to meet periodic reporting obligations under various licenses
- Guide market expansion efforts by identifying licensing pathways and compliance requirements for new jurisdictions
- Update compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory manuals to reflect evolving standards
- Recruit and lead regulatory professionals as the function scales with business growth
Qualifications
Candidates must bring at least seven years in regulatory licensing or compliance within financial services, fintech, or payments. Proven success in obtaining and managing U.S. state money transmitter licenses is essential. Deep understanding of state-level regulatory frameworks—including bond requirements, net worth rules, and examination protocols—is required. Strong project management, analytical rigor, and written communication skills are critical. A bachelor's degree is mandatory; a JD is preferred.
Preferred experience includes work in cross-border payments, foreign exchange, or digital assets; familiarity with crypto-specific licenses (e.g., NY BitLicense); international regulatory engagement; and prior roles in high-growth fintech environments. Existing relationships with regulators or experience using RegTech tools are a plus.
Impact and Growth
This role offers the chance to shape the regulatory foundation of a rapidly scaling fintech. You will directly enable market expansion, build compliance infrastructure, and lead a growing team. Work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment committed to innovation, inclusion, and professional development.
The company provides a competitive compensation package and prioritizes diversity, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
