Job Description
About Shift Markets At Shift Markets , we’re reimagining what the future of digital finance looks like. As a fast-growing SaaS company, we provide white-label crypto exchange technology that empowers everyone from bold fintech startups to global enterprises to launch and scale digital asset platforms with confidence. What truly sets us apart is our culture. We believe collaboration fuels creativity, diversity drives strength, and curiosity keeps us ahead of the curve. At Shift, you won’t just be part of a company — you’ll be part of a global community shaping the next chapter of finance. About the Role We’re looking for a detail-oriented Licensing & Compliance Specialist to support our legal team’s growing portfolio of regulatory filings and entity management work. You’ll play a key role in keeping our clients (and our own entities) in good standing across multiple US states and international jurisdictions, with a particular focus on money transmitter licensing and crypto-related regulatory regimes. This role is ideal for someone with paralegal or compliance experience who wants to deepen their expertise in fintech and digital asset regulation. You don’t need a JD — what matters is that you’re organized, thorough, comfortable with regulatory portals and filing deadlines, and able to communicate clearly with regulators and internal stakeholders. What You’ll Be Doing NMLS & Money Transmitter Licensing (primary focus) Prepare, file, and maintain Money Transmitter License (MTL) applications through the NMLS portal across multiple US states Manage state-by-state renewal calendars, surety bond tracking, and net worth reporting Compile and submit quarterly Money Services Businesses Call Reports (MSBCR) and other periodic reports Coordinate fingerprinting, background checks, and Control Person filings (MU2 forms) for principals and key personnel Respond to state regulator requests for information and deficiency notices Track changes in state money transmitter laws and flag
