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Consultant - Money Transmitter Compliance - Remote

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of compliance experience in financial services with direct experience supporting money transmitters, payment processors, or MSBs
  • Hands-on experience with NMLS — including license applications, maintenance, MU filings, and multi-state reporting
  • Deep knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks applicable to money transmitters and payments businesses
  • Proven track record drafting compliance policies, procedures, and manuals for regulated financial services companies

Responsibilities

  • Lead client engagements as the primary compliance advisor and point of contact, managing multiple relationships simultaneously
  • Prepare and submit periodic call reports for money transmitter clients
  • Handle MU1, MU2, MU3, and MU4 filings — including new applications, amendments, and control person changes
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance programs tailored to each client's business model and regulatory obligations

Key facts

Other skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Organizational Skills

About the company

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Job description

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Step into a senior-level role where you own client relationships and drive real compliance outcomes for fintech innovators
  • Work at the intersection of payments, licensing, and regulatory strategy — one of the most dynamic spaces in financial services
  • Engage with a diverse client base across money transmitters, payment processors, and emerging fintech platforms
  • Enjoy a fully remote role with flexibility and autonomy, backed by a collaborative, high-performing team
  • Earn performance bonuses tied to client and firm success
  • Grow professionally with dedicated firm support for licensing, certifications, and continuing education
  • Make a tangible impact — your expertise helps innovative companies get licensed, stay compliant, and scale

Location: This is a fully remote opportunity — work from anywhere in the U.S. The team operates on Eastern Time (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET), and exceptional candidates based on the West Coast (Pacific Time) are encouraged to apply.

Note: This role requires direct, hands-on experience working with money transmitters, payment processors, or other money services businesses — including real experience with NMLS filings and multi-state licensing. Candidates without this specific background will not be considered.

About Us

We are a leading regulatory compliance and operations consulting firm serving financial services companies and fintechs since 2013. Our team of licensed compliance experts helps clients navigate complex regulatory environments, launch innovative products, and scale with confidence. We serve money transmitters, broker-dealers, digital lenders, robo-advisers, crowdfunding platforms, and more — providing outsourced compliance leadership that executives, boards, and regulators trust. Many of our clients outsource their entire compliance function to us, and that trust is something we take seriously. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Lead client engagements as the primary compliance advisor and point of contact, managing multiple relationships simultaneously and keeping every engagement on track
  • Prepare and submit periodic call reports for money transmitter clients
  • Handle MU1, MU2, MU3, and MU4 filings — including new applications, amendments, and control person changes — with accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and submit ACN filings and other ongoing regulatory notifications
  • Manage state money transmitter license applications, renewals, surety bond renewals, and annual reporting across multiple jurisdictions
  • Maintain license tracking systems and compliance calendars so nothing slips through the cracks
  • Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance clients can actually use
  • Design, implement, and continuously improve compliance programs tailored to each client's business model and regulatory obligations
  • Monitor federal and state regulatory developments, assess their impact, and proactively communicate implications to clients
  • Support clients through state regulatory examinations, information requests, and deficiency responses
  • Draft responses to regulator inquiries and coordinate remediation efforts from start to finish
  • Coordinate with internal teams to deliver integrated, high-quality client solutions

Qualifications

Required:

  • 5+ years of compliance experience in financial services with direct experience supporting money transmitters, payment processors, or MSBs
  • Hands-on experience with NMLS — including license applications, maintenance, MU filings, and multi-state reporting
  • Deep knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks applicable to money transmitters and payments businesses
  • Proven track record drafting compliance policies, procedures, and manuals for regulated financial services companies
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and translate their impact for clients
  • Experience leading client engagements and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills — you can explain regulatory complexity clearly and confidently
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Law, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications a plus

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Broker-Dealers and/or Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs)
  • AML/BSA compliance program experience
  • Background in fintech subsectors such as digital assets, digital lending, or neobanking

Why You Will Love Working Here

  • Our team is sharp, collaborative, and genuinely passionate about compliance done right — you will be challenged and supported in equal measure
  • The payments and money transmission space is evolving fast — your work will always be relevant, complex, and intellectually engaging
  • We invest in our people through licensing support, certifications, and real professional development
  • As a senior consultant, your contributions shape how we serve clients and grow the firm — your voice carries weight here
  • We have built a culture of trust, excellence, and genuine care — for our clients and for each other

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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