Head of Licensing District of Columbia

Location

Remote

Full time

Remote

Legal

At Rain, we’re building the financial infrastructure that connects people and businesses across borders. To power that mission, we must navigate one of the most complex regulatory environments in the world. Our Licensing Associates ensure that we not only keep up with regulatory demands, but stay ahead of them—unlocking access to new markets and enabling compliant global growth.

Operating at the epicenter of stablecoin innovation means moving fast and thinking globally. Our team reflects the diverse, international audiences we serve. We hire people who stay agile as the tide ebbs and flows, fix what’s broken without waiting, chase trends before they peak, and remember to have fun through it all.

As a Licensing Associate
, you’ll be responsible for driving our regulatory licensing strategy across the U.S. and international markets. This role sits at the heart of our compliance and expansion roadmap, ensuring we have the approvals in place to operate globally. You will:

• Support the end-to-end process of obtaining and maintaining Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) across U.S. states.
• Manage applications for international regulatory licenses (e.g., EMI, VASP, payment institution, or equivalent licenses depending on jurisdiction).
• Draft, review, and submit licensing applications and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure license obligations are embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Track deadlines, renewals, and obligations in a centralized system and ensure proactive renewals and regulatory updates.
• Monitor regulatory developments globally and flag changes that may impact licensing strategy or requirements.
• Contribute to process improvements to make licensing more scalable, efficient, and audit-ready.

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in regulatory licensing, compliance, legal, or related fields (preferably within fintech, payments, or financial services).
• Hands-on experience with MTLs or similar financial regulatory licenses strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. state-level financial regulation and/or international licensing regimes.
• Exceptional organizational skills—able to manage multiple applications, renewals, and regulatory engagements simultaneously.
• Clear, confident communicator, comfortable working with regulators, counsel, and cross-functional internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with excellent writing and documentation skills.
• Bonus:
  Prior experience scaling licensing processes for a high-growth fintech or crypto company.

Our team works hard, so we make sure our benefits do too. Here’s what you can expect as a Rainmaker:

• Top-tier coverage:
  We cover 95% of Medical, Dental, and Vision premiums.
• 401(k) with matching:
  Invest in your future, just like we’re investing in ours.
• Ownership that matters:
  Every team member gets equity because we believe in building together.
• Work your way:
  Flexible hybrid setup with a prime SoHo office for NYC-based teammates.
• Unlimited PTO:
  Because time to rest and reset is just as important as time to ship.
• Product-first perks:
  Monthly budget to test our cards and features like a real user.
• Wellness support:
  Monthly stipend to spend on fitness, therapy, or whatever keeps you thriving.
• Home office setup:
  One-time stipend to create a space that works for you.
• Team connection:
  Frequent company events, team dinners, and offsites to stay connected.

Compensation will vary based on experience