US Regulatory Compliance Lead
Chicago-based fintech affiliate operating Strike Lending, which provides bitcoin-backed loans and revolving credit lines to eligible Strike users.
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About Zap Solutions Capital, Inc.
Zap Solutions Capital, Inc. operates the Strike Lending service (NMLS No. 2741098). Its current offering includes bitcoin-backed fixed-term loans and revolving lines of credit. Strike identifies the company as a fintech, not a bank; loans are issued by Strike Lending or Column N.A., depending on the applicant's state.
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About the Role
You will own and run US regulatory compliance operations, reporting directly to the Chief Compliance Officer. You will manage money transmitter and lending-related licensing, coordinate regulator engagement and examinations, maintain governance and monitoring programs, oversee compliance training, and provide clear updates to executive leadership and the Board.
Requirements
- 6+ years of regulatory compliance experience in financial services, payments, FinTech, or crypto
- Experience building and maintaining a compliance governance program
- Hands-on experience with US state money transmitter licensing, MSB obligations, and NMLS
- Direct regulator and examination experience
- Strong writing, organization, and cross-functional execution skills
- Working knowledge of state money transmitter laws, BSA/AML, and OFAC regulations
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of US money transmitter licenses, including renewals, amendments, and reporting
- Administer NMLS licensing workflows, maintain the licensing calendar, and lead cross-functional filing intake
- Lead regulatory examinations, including planning, request management, evidence production, written responses, and remediation tracking
- Maintain compliance governance through policies, procedures, monitoring, testing, and issue management
- Own lending-related licensing and compliance obligations, including maintenance, reporting, and examination support
- Coordinate independent AML and sanctions audits and drive remediation
- Design and execute the Compliance Monitoring Program, including testing, documentation, and remediation
- Oversee US compliance training for new hires, annual training, and targeted refreshers
- Prepare updates for executive leadership and the Board
- Improve compliance workflows using automation and AI where appropriate
Benefits
- Equity in a high-growth startup
- Health, dental, and vision insurance premium contributions
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Cell phone and internet reimbursement
- Flexible PTO
- Sick leave
- Parental leave
- Access to a 401k plan
