Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience working with banks, fintech companies, money services businesses and virtual currency payment platforms. Experience advising institutions on regulatory matters such as licensing/chartering, new product development, acquisitions, mergers, divestures, bank partnership models, third-party risk management and oversight issues is critical. Knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations such as BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA, Reg Y, Reg K, CRA, Volcker Rule, capital and liquidity risk management, and consumer protection law is sought. Experience representing clients before U.S. federal regulators such as the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN and state authorities is critical. Enforcement experience is a plus.
We are seeking candidates who possess a strong academic background and excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills, with strong attention to detail. Candidates must be willing to take on significant responsibility, have a strong commitment to client service and be diligent, proactive and team-oriented. Candidates must be admitted to or eligible for admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.