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SalaryUpgrade is a fintech company that provides affordable and responsible credit, mobile banking, and payment products to everyday consumers. We were the fastest growing company in the Americas last year according to the Financial Times and Upgrade Card was the fastest growing credit card in America two years in a row. We have delivered over $25 billion in affordable and responsible credit to our 2.7M customers. The company is backed by some of the most prominent technology investors and was recently valued at $6.3B.
We have built an energizing, collaborative and inclusive culture where team members help each other, learn and innovate to move the company and its customers in the right direction, and own the outcome of their efforts.
Upgrade has been named a "Best Place to Work in the Bay Area" three years in a row, "Top Companies to work for in Arizona" and one of the "Best Engineering Department" awarded annually by Comparably. We've also received recognition for being a best company for Diversity, Women, Culture, and Veterans.
We are looking for new team members who get excited about designing and delivering new and better products to join a team of 1600 talented and dedicated professionals. Come work with us if you like to tackle big problems and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Licensing and Regulatory Manager to join our legal team in our Operations Service Center. This is a hybrid onsite role in our Phoenix office.
What You'll Do:
- Lead a small team of licensing specialists in navigating the state licensing process.
- Manage, track and maintain all state licenses and registrations including applications, reporting, and renewals and regularly communicating with state agencies and Regulatory bodies.
- Preparing and filing quarterly and annual reports with various regulatory bodies.
- Communicate with outside counsel on a variety of Licensing and registration topics.
- Identify areas to improve process and efficiency.
- Work closely with the Deputy General Counsel to identify areas for improvement in process and efficiency.
- General legal research to assist with legal projects and licensing.
- Assist with gathering necessary responsive documents for regulatory exams.
What We Look For:
- 5+ years of experience with licensing, preferably in the financial services industry or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of the Nationwide Multi-State Licensing System & Registry (NMLS) .
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work with team members at all levels and be resourceful, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Strong leadership skills
- Attention to detail and strong decision-making abilities.
- Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks.
Nice to Have:
- People management experience
- Registered notary public in Arizona
- Prior in-house legal or compliance experience
- Experience with JIRA, Wrike, or other similar collaborative information solutions
What We Offer You:
- Competitive salary and stock option plan
- 100% paid coverage of medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid parental leave
- Health & wellness initiatives
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
