Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance Associate (Senior Level) - Multiple Offices
Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a senior level Associate in the Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice. This position can be filled in any U.S. market where the Firm maintains an office, subject to business needs and candidate qualifications. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. GT has largest legal footprint in the United States and a strong global financial services regulatory practice. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with clients, large and small, in the banking and fintech industry across the globe.
Greenberg Traurig’s Financial Regulatory & Compliance Practice comprises of more than 80 attorneys throughout the United States and in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Our department’s global platform distinctively positions us to address the needs of both domestic and international clients. We continue to build on a practice base that, while very broad, is nonetheless refined to serve the unique industry, practice, and jurisdictional needs of our diverse client base.
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of financial services regulatory and compliance experience working with banks, fintech companies, money services businesses and virtual currency payment platforms. Experience advising institutions on regulatory matters such as licensing/chartering, new product development, acquisitions, mergers, divestures, bank partnership models, third-party risk management and oversight issues is critical. Knowledge of key financial services laws and regulations such as BSA/AML, BHCA, IBA, Reg Y, Reg K, CRA, Volcker Rule, capital and liquidity risk management, and consumer protection law is sought. Experience representing clients before U.S. federal regulators such as the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, FinCEN and state authorities is critical. Enforcement experience is a plus.
We are seeking candidates who possess a strong academic background and excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills, with strong attention to detail. Candidates must be willing to take on significant responsibility, have a strong commitment to client service and be diligent, proactive and team-oriented. Candidates must be admitted to or eligible for admission in the relevant jurisdiction. Fluency in Spanish is a plus, but not required.
For consideration, please submit your resume and official transcript(s).
*Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Samira Jacobson.
The expected pay range for this position is:
$260,000 - 365,000 per year
Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment.
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
