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PayZen · 1 week ago

Licensing Manager

San Francisco HQ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $150K/yr

8+ years exp

PayZen is on a mission to bring financial health to healthcare, improving access and affordability for patients while enhancing cash flow for medical providers. They are seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to manage their multi-state licensing portfolio, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive process efficiency within the Legal and Compliance team.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Financial ServicesFinTechPaymentsSoftware

Responsibilities

Oversee the full lifecycle management of state licenses, including processing new applications, managing all renewal activities, and coordinating and tracking necessary regulatory reporting

Coordinate and manage state qualifications, annual report filings, and other statutory filings with state agencies

Manage Nationwide Multi-state Licensing System (NMLS) requirements and periodic updates

Act as the primary point of contact (POC) for Legal and Compliance on all licensing matters, fielding inquiries and coordinating necessary executive signatures and documentation

Support internal and external regulatory examinations by coordinating with the Compliance and internal teams and gathering all necessary licensing-related data and documentation

Ensure adherence to all applicable state and federal licensing regulations and internal compliance policies in coordination with the Compliance team

Maintain and manage accurate, up-to-date licensing, legal, and compliance databases and record-keeping systems

Identify and implement process and tool enhancements to streamline licensing workflows, increase team velocity, and effectively measure operational impact

Serve as the liaison between the company and external state agencies, regulatory bodies, and third-party vendors on all licensing needs

Partner with internal business teams to understand and support licensing requirements

Conduct targeted legal and factual research related to new and existing licensing requirements, changes in regulations, and ad-hoc projects

Maintain company books, official records, and comprehensive compliance documentation

Qualification

Licensing Portfolio ManagementNMLS ExperienceRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementResearch SkillsAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in a high-growth startup, Financial Services, Fintech or Healthtech company (in-house experience preferred)

Proven experience navigating multi-state regulatory agencies and managing a multi-jurisdictional licensing portfolio (e.g., lending and collections)

Direct experience working with the Nationwide Multi-state Licensing System (NMLS), dedicated licensing software, or successfully building and scaling manual licensing processes

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-track workflows, prioritize effectively, and meet regulatory deadlines

Strong research and analytical capabilities, paired with a continuous improvement mindset to proactively identify and implement operational efficiencies

Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across legal, compliance, and cross-functional teams

Technically proficient and comfortable learning new tools and systems to improve legal and compliance operations

A high degree of discretion and proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Local to the Bay Area - HQ in San Francisco, CA