About this role
State Licensing Specialist
Reports To: AVP, Legal Projects
Pay: DOE
Position Summary
The State Licensing Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the company's state licensing requirements. This position will prepare and submit license applications and renewals, maintain licensing records, assist with state licensing examinations, and monitor ongoing regulatory requirements. This role requires exceptional organization, attention to detail, and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive company and individual information.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and submit new state license applications, renewals, amendments, and required regulatory filings.
• Prepare for and assist with state licensing examinations, audits, regulatory inquiries, and requests for information.
• Maintain licenses required for debt collection, servicing, consumer finance, and other company operations.
• Gather and organize financial statements, corporate records, ownership information, and other documents required for licensing.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding any issue which may cause a legal concern
• Maintain contract management/physical and electronic filing system for document retrieval of licensing and state regulatory items
• Protect confidential and sensitive information concerning the company, its owners, shareholders, officers, and employees.
• Protect the legal, financial and moral well-being of the company
• Other tasks assigned by management
Proficiencies:
• Maintains strict confidentiality when handling sensitive company, financial, ownership, and employee information.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and consistently produces accurate work.
• Plans and prioritizes work effectively to meet deadlines.
• Organizes and maintains complete, accurate, and easily accessible records.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with regulatory agencies, management, coworkers, and outside business partners.
• Manages multiple assignments and competing priorities effectively.
• Adapts to changing regulations, processes, priorities, and business needs.
• Works independently while keeping appropriate individuals informed of progress and concerns.
• Follows through on commitments and accepts responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Previous state licensing experience in preferred.
• Experience applying for and renewing government licenses, preferably in the financial services or banking industries.
• NMLS experience preferred.
• Experience assisting with state licensing examinations preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain stationary for continuous periods of time. Constantly operate a computer and phone. Frequently communicates with customers, coworkers, and managers about accounts. Able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions. Please contact us to request accommodation.