Location: United States – Remote (US) or Hybrid (NYC / SF Bay Area / Austin / Miami). Open to candidates based in: NY, NJ, CT, CA, TX, FL, MA, IL (and other states depending on client).
Reports to: CCO / General Counsel.
Role Overview
The Director of Regulatory Affairs leads external regulatory engagement, licensing strategy, and regulatory change management for a US FinTech. This role ensures the organisation remains ahead of regulatory developments and maintains strong, credible relationships with oversight bodies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regulatory engagement strategy across federal and state regulators; coordinate communications, submissions, and responses.
- Own multi-state licensing strategy and maintenance (where applicable); manage renewals, reporting, and change notifications.
- Track and interpret evolving regulations; run regulatory change management and impact assessments.
- Support exam readiness and coordinate exam response programs, including evidence collection and issue remediation tracking.
- Partner with internal stakeholders (product, legal, compliance, operations) to align controls and documentation with regulatory expectations.
- Develop governance materials and executive briefings on regulatory risk, upcoming changes, and required actions.
Required Experience
- 7–12 years in regulatory affairs, compliance, or legal/regulatory roles within financial services/FinTech.
- Experience with state licensing frameworks and regulator engagement.
- Strong written communication and stakeholder management skills; able to brief executives clearly.
Preferred Background
- Exposure to payments and/or lending regulatory frameworks; broker-dealer exposure a plus where relevant.
- Experience leading or supporting regulatory examinations and remediation programs.
Compensation Guidance
Typical US compensation: $160,000 – $230,000 base, plus bonus/equity depending on stage.
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