Axiom · 1 day ago
Regulatory Compliance Counsel – Margin Lending & Banking
Axiom is transforming the legal services landscape by delivering innovative solutions. They are seeking a Regulatory Compliance Counsel to join their Financial Services team, focusing on advising financial institutions on compliance with banking regulations and supporting regulatory remediation projects.
Responsibilities
Advise financial institutions on compliance with federal and state banking regulations , including margin lending (Reg T, Reg U, and FINRA 4210) requirements
Support regulatory remediation and supervisory projects involving consent orders, enforcement actions, and internal compliance reviews
Provide guidance on swap execution facilities (SEFs) , alternative trading systems (ATSs) , and direct market access (15c3-5) compliance
Collaborate with client legal, risk, and compliance teams to enhance governance frameworks and implement regulatory best practices
Counsel on equipment financing transactions and related industrial lending regulations
Advise on AML, KYC, and client onboarding frameworks for private market and alternative investment managers
Monitor state-regulated industry developments , including insurance compliance obligations
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in financial services regulatory compliance, preferably at or advising banking institutions or regulators
Proven background in margin lending compliance and trading infrastructure regulations (CFTC, SEC, FINRA)
Experience in regulatory remediation projects or bank supervisory roles (OCC, FRB, FDIC experience highly valued)
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret evolving regulatory guidance
Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction
Onsite availability in New York City is required
Preferred
Experience with equipment financing and industrial lending transactions
Background in AML/KYC and private funds client onboarding
Familiarity with insurance compliance and state-by-state regulatory analysis
Demonstrated success in cross-functional regulatory projects
Benefits
Health benefits
401K
Professional development resources
Learning and development programs
Company
Axiom
Axiom is where high-caliber legal talent meets full-service law firm work.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$28MKey Investors
Permira
2019-09-06Corporate Round
2013-02-06Series Unknown· $28M
Recent News
2025-08-26
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