Director of Licensing and Compliance

About the Job

This is a new, high-impact position responsible for building and leading the company's licensing and compliance program from the ground up. As Director of Licensing and Compliance, you will own the full lifecycle of state lending and MLO licensing, including new license acquisition, drive examination readiness, and establish the operational playbooks that scale with the business. You will report to the General Counsel, and this role is ideal for you as a self-starter who thrives in a build-phase environment.

New License Applications

• Lead the preparation and submission of new state lending license applications, including corporate entity applications, across target jurisdictions
• Manage the full application lifecycle: gathering corporate documentation, drafting responses to supplemental requests, coordinating surety bonds and financial statements, and shepherding applications through approval
• Evaluate new-state entry requirements and advise the General Counsel on timelines, costs, and regulatory considerations for market expansion
• Build and maintain relationships with state regulators to facilitate efficient application processing

Licensing Program Management

• Design, implement, and manage the end-to-end process for maintaining state lending licenses across all active jurisdictions
• Monitor state regulatory requirements and ensure timely renewals, amendments, and filings (including NMLS submissions)
• Track and maintain records for all company and branch licenses

MLO Licensing Oversight

• Oversee the licensing, registration, and ongoing maintenance of Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) licenses
• Manage MLO onboarding and offboarding workflows, including sponsorship, background checks, and continuing education tracking
• Serve as the primary point of contact for MLO licensing inquiries and escalations

Examination Preparation and Response

* Lead preparation for state regulatory examinations, inc