Regulatory Compliance Specialist
About The Position
MoonPay is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Specialist to join its Compliance team. This role will focus on the day-to-day maintenance of MoonPay's US Money Transmitter License (MTL) portfolio and ensuring compliance with ongoing state regulatory obligations. The specialist will collaborate with Legal, Finance, and FIU teams on license renewals and amendments, coordinate regulatory exam preparation, support partner due diligence reviews, and update compliance policies and procedures. This position is ideal for an individual with a strong interest in US state licensing and a desire to deepen their regulatory expertise within a fast-paced cryptocurrency company. The role requires a compliance professional who is organized, curious, and ready to contribute actively to a rapidly growing, highly regulated business.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in regulatory compliance, ideally within fintech, payments, money services, or a related financial services environment.
- Hands-on experience working with US state Money Transmitter Licenses, including renewals, amendments, and state regulator communications.
- Familiarity with the NMLS system and state MSB licensing processes.
- Working knowledge of US state and federal money transmission regulations and reporting requirements.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and regulatory obligations simultaneously.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Operations, and external partners in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications (CAMS, CRCM, CCEP, or similar).
- Experience supporting regulatory examinations end-to-end.
- Exposure to crypto or digital asset regulatory frameworks.
- Experience working in a high-growth startup or scale-up environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the maintenance of MoonPay's existing portfolio of US Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs), including supporting renewals, amendments, and state regulatory correspondence.
- Help coordinate state regulatory examinations by organizing documentation, tracking requests, and supporting responses across internal teams.
- Prepare and submit regulatory reports and filings to state money services business (MSB) regulators, including through the NMLS system.
- Support due diligence reviews for new and existing business partnerships, helping assess licensing obligations and regulatory risks across applicable US jurisdictions.
- Maintain and update compliance policies, procedures, and controls documentation to reflect current US state and federal money transmission requirements.
- Monitor regulatory developments across US jurisdictions and flag potential impacts to existing licenses or operational obligations to senior team members.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Equity package: financial freedom starts with our employees, so all employees have ownership at MoonPay
- Pay-for-performance equity bonus: those who drive outsized outcomes receive outsized rewards
- Moonshot award: we honor exceptional impact. 20 employees a year, each earning a $250,000 equity grant
- Pension: employer contributions from day one
- Employee referral program: refer great people, earn 10K in USDC
- Flexible Time Off: choose when to work and when to switch off
- Recharge Period: end-of-year company-wide time off to rest and reset
- Birthday leave: take the day off to celebrate you
- Enhanced parental leave: more time with family, no second thought
- Hybrid working schedule: work fully remotely or from your nearest Moonbase
- Commuter benefits: public transport to and from the office
- Private healthcare benefits: to protect you and your loved ones
- Wellhub wellness membership: access to gyms, studios, classes, and wellness apps in one membership
- Enterprise access to the latest AI tools: Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini and whatever's next
- Lunch credit: meals covered on the days you're in the office
- Home office setup allowance: build the home office of your dreams
- Remote working allowance: those working fully remotely get a little extra for utilities
- Monthly product budget and zero-fee crypto transactions
- $1,000 Annual training budget: we support your learning journey
- High Potential Program: structured development, mentorship, and stretch opportunities
- Regular remote company offsites: high-impact in-person sessions and hackathons
- (Ireland) Cycle to Work scheme: tax-efficient bike, gear, and safety kit
- (UK) EV Salary Sacrifice: lease an electric vehicle through pre-tax salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
