Director of Licensing and Compliance (Fintech)

TL;DR

Director of Licensing and Compliance (Fintech): Establishing and leading the company's licensing and compliance program for state lending and MLO licensing with an accent on regulatory framework implementation and examination readiness. Focus on building scalable operational playbooks, managing NMLS submissions, and navigating multi-state regulatory requirements.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $215,000–$250,000

Company

A fintech startup providing homeowners with alternative ways to access their home equity without traditional monthly payments.

What you will do

• Lead the full lifecycle of state lending and MLO license acquisition, including application preparation and submission across target jurisdictions.
• Design and manage end-to-end processes for maintaining licenses and ensuring timely renewals and NMLS filings.
• Oversee MLO licensing, registration, onboarding/offboarding workflows, and continuing education tracking.
• Serve as the primary liaison for state regulatory examinations, leading preparation, response, and remediation efforts.
• Develop standardized compliance playbooks for annual state reporting obligations (MCRs, MSRs).
• Establish foundational infrastructure, KPIs, and vendor relationships to scale the licensing function.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in mortgage or consumer lending licensing and compliance.
• Proven track record of obtaining corporate state lending licenses in multiple jurisdictions.
• Deep working knowledge of NMLS and multi-state regulatory frameworks.
• Direct experience preparing for and responding to state regulatory examinations.
• Demonstrated ability to build a program or function from the ground up.
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US and be based in the USA.

Culture & Benefits

• Transparent and inclusive "OneTeam" culture.
• Comprehensive healthcare plans available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible PTO and generous parental leave.
• Monthly cell and internet stipends.
• Access to any WeWork location.