Swivel
Senior Licensing Specialist (Payments Risk & Compliance)
Swivel, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Swivel is seeking a Senior Licensing Specialist to support the development and ongoing maintenance of Swivel's Compliance License Management Program. In this role, you will own coordinating license filings in partnership with Swivel's Legal group. In addition, you will be responsible for periodic regulatory reporting, assisting with state examinations. The ideal candidate is a problem solver with previous experience leading state licensing processes, a commitment to get things done, tremendous organizational skills, and a passion for efficiency, persistence, and continuous improvement.
Why you'll love this role:
You will be a trusted team member because you will be critical to the ability for Swivel to offer products and services that are regulated by the various state offices that oversee financial services activities. That visibility will provide you with a unique perspective on challenges and ways to ensure Swivel maintains compliance with licensing regulations in support of growing and improving the company.
Essential duties include the following:
Assists in the preparation of state license applications and ensure timely filings. Escalate any licensing issues, accurately updating renewal date and follow-ups for licenses. Also collaborate with Lead to interpret, prepare, and submit state licensing annual reports. Establishes and maintains relationships with internal partners and state regulators Tracks work performed in the Licensing Management system by providing detailed notes of the status of a license, actively assigning tasks, linking tickets, and continuously following-up for resolution or renewal approval. Ongoing preparation of renewal applications and other forms to be filed in various licensing jurisdictions, including interpreting license renewal requirements per jurisdiction. Monitor and lead these renewals in the Licensing Management system. Monitors, prepares and renews entity related filings with the Secretary of State to maintain good standing Cross-functional work to retrieve business/financial data for reporting purposes and ensure the integrity of the data being reported. Creates check requests for filings/periodic assessments. Maintains surety bonds, ensure bonds are renewed and tracked properly in the system. Leads in preparing for state license examinations and bank audits by gathering/reviewing requests from the examiner/auditor, working with relevant business units, and efficiently managing deadlines outlined by examination schedule. Assists Lead in researching initial licensing application requirements and providing project status updates to relevant individuals/teams. Coordinates notary and/or signature needs for renewals and original applications, as well as fingerprinting, background checks, credit reports, financial statement needs of our officers and entities for application purposes. Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
Four (4+) years of state licensing experience preferably in the field of financial services. Bachelor's degree or three or more years of related experience. Prior experience with highly-regulated industries is desirable. Have a high level of proficiency with various computer applications, including MS Office and GSuite. Able to take direction and take ownership of very detailed processes. Solid project management, critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a clear and persuasive manner. SWIVEL offers*:
Competitive overall compensation package Work/Life balance Employee engagement activities and recognition awards Years of Service awards Career enhancement and growth opportunities Leadership Academy and Mentor Program Continuing education and career certifications Variety of healthcare coverage options Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWIVEL is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWIVEL does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
To learn more about SWIVEL, visit our website at https://www.getswivel.io/. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.
Why you'll love this role:
You will be a trusted team member because you will be critical to the ability for Swivel to offer products and services that are regulated by the various state offices that oversee financial services activities. That visibility will provide you with a unique perspective on challenges and ways to ensure Swivel maintains compliance with licensing regulations in support of growing and improving the company.
Essential duties include the following:
Assists in the preparation of state license applications and ensure timely filings. Escalate any licensing issues, accurately updating renewal date and follow-ups for licenses. Also collaborate with Lead to interpret, prepare, and submit state licensing annual reports. Establishes and maintains relationships with internal partners and state regulators Tracks work performed in the Licensing Management system by providing detailed notes of the status of a license, actively assigning tasks, linking tickets, and continuously following-up for resolution or renewal approval. Ongoing preparation of renewal applications and other forms to be filed in various licensing jurisdictions, including interpreting license renewal requirements per jurisdiction. Monitor and lead these renewals in the Licensing Management system. Monitors, prepares and renews entity related filings with the Secretary of State to maintain good standing Cross-functional work to retrieve business/financial data for reporting purposes and ensure the integrity of the data being reported. Creates check requests for filings/periodic assessments. Maintains surety bonds, ensure bonds are renewed and tracked properly in the system. Leads in preparing for state license examinations and bank audits by gathering/reviewing requests from the examiner/auditor, working with relevant business units, and efficiently managing deadlines outlined by examination schedule. Assists Lead in researching initial licensing application requirements and providing project status updates to relevant individuals/teams. Coordinates notary and/or signature needs for renewals and original applications, as well as fingerprinting, background checks, credit reports, financial statement needs of our officers and entities for application purposes. Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:
Four (4+) years of state licensing experience preferably in the field of financial services. Bachelor's degree or three or more years of related experience. Prior experience with highly-regulated industries is desirable. Have a high level of proficiency with various computer applications, including MS Office and GSuite. Able to take direction and take ownership of very detailed processes. Solid project management, critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and sensitive issues to senior management in a clear and persuasive manner. SWIVEL offers*:
Competitive overall compensation package Work/Life balance Employee engagement activities and recognition awards Years of Service awards Career enhancement and growth opportunities Leadership Academy and Mentor Program Continuing education and career certifications Variety of healthcare coverage options Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plans Lucrative Wellness Program
*Based upon employee eligibility
Additional Information:
SWIVEL is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug testing.
Please note, SWIVEL does not hire tobacco users as allowed by law.
To learn more about SWIVEL, visit our website at https://www.getswivel.io/. If interested, please click the appropriate apply button.