Licensing and Compliance Specialist

Shift Markets

Licensing & Compliance Specialist supporting Shift Markets' legal team on regulatory filings and compliance. Ideal for candidates with fintech and digital asset regulation expertise.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🌎 Anywhere in the WorldJuniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare, file, and maintain Money Transmitter License (MTL) applications through the NMLS portal across multiple US states
Manage state-by-state renewal calendars, surety bond tracking, and net worth reporting
Compile and submit quarterly Money Services Businesses Call Reports (MSBCR) and other periodic reports
Coordinate fingerprinting, background checks, and Control Person filings (MU2 forms) for principals and key personnel
Respond to state regulator requests for information and deficiency notices
Track changes in state money transmitter laws and flag impacts to filings
Support applications and ongoing reporting for non-US crypto/VASP regimes (e.g., EU MiCA, UK FCA registration, Singapore MAS, Hong Kong SFC, Dubai VARA, Canadian MSB)
Maintain a jurisdictional matrix tracking license status, conditions, and renewal dates
Coordinate with local counsel and corporate service providers on submissions
Prepare supporting documentation: org charts, policies, fit-and-proper questionnaires, source-of-funds materials
Assist with BitLicense applications and ongoing NYDFS reporting
Support trust charter, broker-dealer, and similar specialty financial license applications as needed
Compile due diligence packages for chartering authorities
Maintain corporate records across US and international entities: annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent management, foreign qualifications
Track director/officer changes, address changes, and other amendments
Keep minute books, cap tables, and good standing certificates current
Coordinate UBO and beneficial ownership filings (including FinCEN BOI reporting where applicable)

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years of experience in licensing, compliance, or paralegal work
Hands-on experience with at least one of: NMLS, state money transmitter filings, BitLicense, or international financial licensing
Strong project management instincts — comfortable juggling 20+ concurrent filings and deadlines
Excellent written communication for regulator correspondence
High attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
Ability to work US business hours (specify time zone preference)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours

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Hard Skills & Tools

Money Transmitter License (MTL) applicationsNMLS portalMoney Services Businesses Call Reports (MSBCR)BitLicense applicationsdue diligence packagescorporate records managementUBO and beneficial ownership filingsstate money transmitter filingsinternational financial licensing

Soft Skills

project managementwritten communicationattention to detaildiscretion with confidential information