About the roleFelix is seeking a
Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead the company's licensing, regulatory reporting, and examination support functions across the United States. This individual will own the day-to-day management of Felix's licensing portfolio, support expansion into new jurisdictions and products, and serve as the primary coordinator for regulator communications, examinations, and licensing-related projects.
The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing multi-state money transmitter licensing programs, deep familiarity with NMLS, and a proven ability to operate independently in a fast-paced fintech environment. This role will work closely with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Product, Operations, and executive leadership to ensure Felix maintains regulatory compliance while continuing to scale.
Responsibilities- Lead money transmitter license applications, amendments, renewals, and surrender filings across multiple U.S. states.
- Manage regulatory reporting obligations, including periodic filings, financial submissions, and ownership disclosures.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for licensing-related communications with regulators, including information requests, deficiency responses, and examinations.
- Maintain licensing inventories, filing calendars, reporting schedules, and regulatory records.
- Coordinate change of control filings, control person filings, and other corporate governance matters impacting licensed entities.
- Support licensing requirements associated with new products, business initiatives, and geographic expansion.
- Manage licensing-related examination requests and remediation activities.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess potential impacts to Felix's licensing strategy.
- Coordinate external counsel and regulatory consultants as needed.
- Manage and mentor licensing and regulatory affairs personnel.
Requirements- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Public Policy, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in financial services compliance, licensing, regulatory affairs, or a related function.
- Significant experience managing U.S. Money Transmitter Licensing programs.
- Advanced knowledge of NMLS and state licensing requirements.
- Experience interacting directly with state financial regulators.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to have- Experience in fintech, payments, banking, remittances, digital assets, or consumer lending.
- Experience managing regulatory examinations or supervisory reviews.
- Experience managing licensing personnel or cross-functional regulatory projects.
- Familiarity with Latin American regulatory frameworks.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- CAMS, CRCM, or similar professional certification.
- These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
What We Offer- Competitive salary
- Initial stock options grant
- Annual performance bonus
- Health, dental, and vision plans
- Remote work environment, although we have offices in Miami and México City and would love to work in hybrid model if you are up to it.
- Continuous learning opportunities
- Unlimited PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Empowering opportunities for growth in a dynamic entrepreneurial environment
