Analyst, Fintech Licensing

Job Description

The Fintech Licensing Management Group at Paul Hastings seeks a licensing analyst to support clients in the fintech space. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in state and federal licensing requirements, particularly in money transmission, lending, and related areas.

Responsibilities

• Work with licensing clients across various areas including money transmission (fiat and crypto), lending, loan brokering, collections, mortgages, and other state registrations and licenses.
• Prepare and compile state license applications, leading license acquisition, change of control, and maintenance projects.
• Advising clients on licensing and product development strategies, and assisting with acquiring and maintaining licenses on their behalf.
• Research and apply applicable federal and state regulations to clients' products and services.
• Support clients with third-party relationships and external stakeholders such as regulators, auditors, law firms, surety bond providers, etc.
• Develop compliance and risk management programs, including drafting policies and procedures and implementing new compliance processes.
• Contribute to new product development and strategic initiatives that help clients leverage licenses and scale their regulated businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• At least 6+ years’ regulatory licensing experience in the payments and lending spaces, including de novo licensing, changes of control, and ongoing regulatory reporting and compliance at both federal and state levels.

Benefits

Employees will receive an excellent career opportunity in a collaborative environment, along with a generous total compensation package, including the potential for bonuses based on individual performance and firm profitability. The actual salary offered will depend on various factors, including the applicant's qualifications, experience, and location.

The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime pay. Eligible employees can participate in the Firm’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D, Long Term Care, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account
• Healthcare Concierge and Advocacy
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Voluntary 401(k) Plan and Profit Sharing
• 10 Paid Holidays per year and a generous PTO Program
• Family Support including Paid Parental Leave, Fertility Benefits, Breast Milk Shipping, Back-up Child Care, Elder Care, and Tutoring
• Wellbeing programs (Employee Assistance Program, Relationship Support, Mental Health, Menopause and Midlife Health and Well-Being Events)
• Retirement Plan Consulting
• Anniversary Bonus Program
• Professional Development Programs
• Transportation and Commuter Benefits
• International Travel Insurance
• Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance
• Auto/Home/Pet Insurance
• Prepaid Legal Insurance
• Employee Discounts

The Firm fosters an open and inclusive work environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about our Global Inclusion initiatives here: Global Inclusion.

Pursuant to applicable local law, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the relevant fair chance ordinance.