Licensing & Regulatory Affairs Manager (US)

Felix Technologies, Inc. • New York, NY

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

Felix 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.

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 Haves

• 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.
• Equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level