JW Michaels is engaged with a leading global financial technology company operating in the electronic payments space. RTO : 3 days / week. The client facilitates secure transactions and payment services across international markets, helping businesses and consumers connect worldwide. The client specializes in regulated payment solutions that enable the movement of funds across borders, with technology addressing compliance requirements, risk management, foreign exchange, and messaging for a diverse base of financial institutions and digital commerce platforms.
We're seeking a lawyer to lead the client's regulatory compliance program for their global portfolio of money transmission and payment services licenses. The ideal candidate is a seasoned regulatory attorney with demonstrated expertise in payments regulation and a compliance champion with experience building and supporting compliance management programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regulatory strategy, including regulator engagement and advocacy efforts
- Serve as a liaison to business and functional departments in connection with regulatory engagements including examinations, meetings and other interactions
- Manage external counsel as necessary, and review / analyze regulatory advice for advancing strategic initiatives
- Provide regulatory advice to business stakeholders on product development and operational matters
- Drive the design and implementation of compliance management policies and controls
- Provide periodic reports to senior management on emerging regulatory obligations
- Coordinate regulatory examinations and management responses
- Identify and manage regulatory changes, assisting product owners to develop creative solutions
- Maintain strong industry knowledge of regulations, changes, trends and impacts to the business
Qualifications
Between 7-12 years of experience post law school;Experience managing other colleagues internationally;Experience managing regulatory supervision;Experience in cross-border payments and developing / managing related regulatory compliance programs for large bank or non-bank financial institutionProven success navigating a multi-national organization and operating effectively within a diverse multicultural organizationSelf-starter / motivated to work independently and as an effective team memberStrong analytical capabilities and excellent written / oral communication skillsKnowledge of Money Transmitter regulations and license requirementsCurrent or prior experience IN-HOUSE is a MUSTIf interested, please apply with resume attached.
Questions : Email Lawrence@JWMichaels.com
Note : Due to volume, we are only able to respond to candidates who attach a CV AND are a MATCH for the REQUIRED criteria. Thank you!
Seniority level
DirectorEmployment type
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