Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidates.
Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Associate with 3–5 years of experience to join its Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice.
The ideal candidate will have experience advising financial institutions and other financial services clients on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters, particularly involving banks, money services businesses (MSBs), payment systems, and FinTech companies.
Qualifications:
- minimum 3–5 years of experience in financial services regulatory and compliance matters.
- Experience with licensing and chartering of financial institutions and related entities.
- Strong knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations, including:
- Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) / Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
- OFAC sanctions compliance
- Third-party risk management
- Consumer financial services compliance
- Experience with regulatory investigations or enforcement matters is a plus.
- Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage sophisticated regulatory matters.
- Demonstrated commitment to client service, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Admission to, or eligibility for admission in, the applicable jurisdiction.
- Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated financial regulatory practice representing domestic and international clients on complex compliance, licensing, enforcement, and regulatory matters within the evolving financial services and FinTech industries.