What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Licensing position at Madison-Davis, LLC?
A newly created fintech payment platform and card company looking to bring on a new "Director of Licensing" to join their team. This role is on a hybrid schedule in Washington D.C.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee the firm’s full MTL licensing program across all 50 states, including applications, renewals, and exemptions.
• Lead domestic and international licensing efforts, including trade names and product expansions.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, processes, and systems to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Product, Operations, and Finance to align new initiatives with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for state, federal, and international regulators on licensing matters.
• Manage audits, examinations, and renewals while fostering strong regulatory relationships and timely responses.
• Monitor and report on program effectiveness, ensuring compliance with conduct and consumer protection standards.
• Maintain centralized documentation, dashboards, and metrics to support audits and executive reporting.
• Drive automation and process improvements to strengthen risk controls.
• Build and lead a high-performing licensing team with defined roles, training, and development paths.
• Promote a culture of accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Support policy development, special projects, and emerging regulatory initiatives.