Director of Licensing

About This Role

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive Money Transmitter License (MTL) licensing program for a new fintech payment platform, ensuring compliance across all 50 states and international markets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the firm’s full MTL licensing program across all 50 states, including applications, renewals, and exemptions
• Lead domestic and international licensing efforts, including trade names and product expansions
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Product, Operations, and Finance to align new initiatives with regulatory requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for state, federal, and international regulators on licensing matters
• Manage audits, examinations, and renewals while fostering strong regulatory relationships and timely responses
• Monitor and report on program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with conduct and consumer protection standards
• Maintain centralized documentation, dashboards, and metrics to support audits and executive reporting
• Drive automation and process improvements to strengthen risk controls
• Build and lead a high-performing licensing team with defined roles, training, and development paths
• Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Support policy development, special projects, and emerging regulatory initiatives