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Lightspark
Lightspark
11 – 50 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorAPICryptoFintech
Lightspark builds payment technology around Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, helping businesses send and receive payments across borders in real time. Its APIs and SDKs support integration with existing products and connect fiat currencies with digital assets, with a focus on lower-cost, secure transactions.
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Licensing and Audit Manager

Lead state money transmission licensing, regulatory examinations, and audits for Lightspark Payments. Partner across compliance, legal, and business teams to support Lightspark’s global payments infrastructure.

USUnited StatesCACalifornia
$179,000 – $210,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredManager

Description

  • Manage the full licensing lifecycle for Lightspark Payments’ money transmission business.
  • Prepare, submit, and track state license applications and NMLS amendments.
  • Oversee license renewals and ongoing maintenance across all states.
  • Act as the main point of contact for state and federal regulators during licensing reviews.
  • Address deficiencies, requests for additional information, and regulator follow-ups.
  • Track licensing calendars and records for license conditions, surety bonds, financial obligations, registered agents, and renewal dates.
  • Prepare, review, and submit regulatory filings, including the NMLS MSB Call Report.
  • Oversee regulatory examinations from initial notice through closure.
  • Coordinate examination requests, document production, interviews, and communications with examiners.
  • Manage audits by banks, partners, and independent reviewers, including Title 31 BSA/AML and Compliance Management System audits.
  • Lead remediation of audit and examination findings, including corrective action plans, progress tracking, validation, and reporting.
  • Build quality assurance and monitoring processes for licensing and audit work.
  • Track changes to state and federal money transmission laws and regulations.
  • Work with the Chief Compliance Officer and Legal to maintain policies, procedures, and processes.
  • Improve licensing and audit operations with templates, trackers, workflows, and automation.
  • Assess licensing impacts and regulatory notice obligations for new products, markets, and business changes.
  • Support control inventories, risk assessments, policies, procedures, and compliance records.
  • Guide the Compliance Analyst and set work priorities.
  • Report to the Chief Compliance Officer and work with Compliance, Legal, Finance, Product, Engineering, and Operations.

Requirements

  • At least five years of hands-on NMLS experience applying for and maintaining state money transmission licenses for a licensed transmitter or similarly regulated fintech.
  • Direct experience working with state and federal regulators, including addressing findings and deficiencies.
  • Experience preparing and filing the NMLS MSB Call Report and other periodic regulatory reports.
  • Working knowledge of state money transmission laws and Bank Secrecy Act requirements for money services businesses.
  • Knowledge of consumer protection rules such as Regulation E.
  • Experience with digital assets or cross-border payments is advantageous.
  • Demonstrated oversight of regulatory, bank partner, and independent audits, including Title 31 or Compliance Management System audits.
  • Track record of resolving audit and examination findings through closure.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple filings, deadlines, and information requests accurately.
  • Experience creating or redesigning processes, trackers, and workflows.
  • Experience using tools or automation to improve licensing and audit operations.
  • Strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Sound judgment and ability to escalate issues appropriately to the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Startup, high-growth, or from-scratch program-building experience is preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Certifications such as CAMS or CRCM are a plus.
  • Professional curiosity and a growth mindset.
  • Legally authorized to work for Lightspark in the United States.
  • Willingness to relocate to Los Angeles or work remotely while traveling regularly to the Los Angeles office.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Stock options.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • 20 days of paid vacation annually.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Flexible work schedule.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
  • Generous family leave policies.
  • Annual bonuses.
  • Remote work may be available, with regular travel to the Los Angeles office required.

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