Licensing and Compliance Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants anywhere in the world.

📋 Description

• Prepare, submit, and manage Money Transmitter License (MTL) applications via the NMLS portal across various US states.

• Oversee state-specific renewal timelines, surety bond management, and net worth documentation.

• Compile and file quarterly Money Services Businesses Call Reports (MSBCR) along with other periodic reports.

• Facilitate fingerprinting, background checks, and Control Person filings (MU2 forms) for key personnel and principals.

• Address inquiries from state regulators and respond to notices of deficiency.

• Monitor updates in state money transmitter regulations and highlight their implications for filings.

• Assist with applications and ongoing compliance for non-US crypto/VASP regulations, including EU MiCA, UK FCA registration, Singapore MAS, Hong Kong SFC, Dubai VARA, and Canadian MSB.

• Maintain a jurisdictional matrix that tracks license statuses, conditions, and renewal deadlines.

• Collaborate with local legal counsel and corporate service providers on submissions.

• Prepare necessary documentation such as organizational charts, policies, fit-and-proper questionnaires, and source-of-funds materials.

• Aid in BitLicense applications and ongoing reporting to NYDFS.

• Provide support for trust charter, broker-dealer, and other specialized financial license applications as required.

• Assemble due diligence packages for chartering authorities.

• Keep corporate records up to date for both US and international entities, including annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent management, and foreign qualifications.

• Monitor changes in directors/officers, address modifications, and other amendments.

• Ensure minute books, capitalization tables, and good standing certificates are maintained accurately.

• Coordinate filings for ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO) and beneficial ownership information (including FinCEN BOI reporting where applicable).

⛳️ Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in licensing, compliance, or paralegal roles.

• Practical experience with at least one of the following: NMLS, state money transmitter filings, BitLicense, or international financial licensing.

• Strong project management skills — able to manage over 20 concurrent filings and deadlines effectively.

• Exceptional written communication skills for interactions with regulators.

• Keen attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Must be able to work during US business hours (please specify time zone preference).

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Flexible working hours.