Licensing Manager

Overview

This role supports the licensing and regulatory reporting function for a financial services organization operating in regulated markets globally. You will help manage licensing obligations across U.S. and international jurisdictions, coordinate cross-functional work to meet regulatory requirements, and improve licensing program efficiency.

This position reports to the Director, Global Licensing and Regulatory Programs.

Responsibilities

• Support new product and service launches related to state licensing and reporting, including money transmission, servicing/collections, lending, and international expansion.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Public Affairs, Compliance, Finance, and Tax to meet regulatory licensing and reporting obligations.
• Maintain a central repository for licensing and reporting obligations for new license types, including workflows and regulatory guidance.
• Interpret, prepare, and submit state licensing annual reports, MSB call reports, and other regulatory obligations.
• Ensure timely regulatory filings; identify and flag licensing issues; oversee ongoing regulatory obligations within a licensing management tool.
• Lead preparation of renewal applications and other forms for submission across various licensing jurisdictions.
• Collaborate on NMLS licensing, reporting, and other regulatory filings.
• Analyze and develop new processes to increase efficiency within the licensing program, leveraging AI.
• Assist with research and the buildout of licensing requirements into the licensing management tool.
• Coordinate with senior leadership to fulfill ongoing state licensing requirements.
• Partner on licensing projects and initiatives.

Requirements

• 5 years of licensing/compliance/regulatory experience, ideally related to consumer financial services.
• Strong time management, administrative, and organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities and overlapping projects.
• 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, supportive team.
• Inquisitive mindset, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Ability to make independent decisions and work with limited supervision while excelling in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities shift and ambiguity is common.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Grade: L

Equity Grade: 6

Employees new to the organization typically come in at the start of the pay range.

Base pay is part of a total compensation package that may include equity rewards, monthly stipends for health, wellness and tech spending, and benefits (including 100% subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision for you and your dependents).

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT) per year: $165,000 - $225,000

USA base pay range (all other U.S. states) per year: $146,000 - $206,000

Benefits highlights

• Health care coverage: premiums covered for all levels of coverage for you and your dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets: generous stipends for Technology, Food, various Lifestyle needs, and family forming expenses
• Time off: competitive vacation and holiday schedules
• ESPP: employee stock purchase plan enabling you to buy shares at a discount

Location & Work Model

Remote-first organization. Most roles are remote and can be performed almost anywhere within the country of employment. For proximal roles, remote work is available with occasional requirements to work from the assigned office. A limited number of roles remain office-based.

Equal Opportunity / Fair Chance Notice

For U.S. positions that could be performed in Los Angeles or San Francisco: pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates who need individualized support during the hiring process.