Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Senior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

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 6+ 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 6 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.