Regulatory Compliance Manager

Regulatory Manager – Fintech

Duration : 12 Months | Pay : $60–$70  / hr (W2, all-inclusive, without benefits) | Office : 3 days a week – Tue‑Wed‑Thu

Focus of the Role

Primarily analytical : policy analysis, strategy development, research, and internal collaboration. Support work related to real‑time payments (RTP), FinTech, and the broader payments ecosystem. Build policy strategy decks, materials, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Must‑Haves

Priority over payments experience.

Candidates from government, trade associations, policy think tanks, or regulatory roles are strong fits.

Ability to ramp quickly.

Existing policy analysis skills (learning curve steep).

Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.

Ability to build decks (PowerPoint), briefs, thought‑leadership content.

Project management and relationship‑building.

Needs to collaborate across departments and support broader team needs.

Nice‑to‑Haves

Payments, fintech, or financial services experience.

Tech industry exposure – privacy, cloud, or tech policy experience.

JD or legal‑adjacent backgrounds are acceptable.

Candidates with 7–10 years experience are OK if they understand it’s a contract‑level manager role.

Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will support global government affairs and policy initiatives for a leading payments and technology organization. The role focuses on policy analysis, strategic research, cross‑functional collaboration, and development of policy materials to support internal stakeholders across regions.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct in‑depth policy analysis across areas including RTP, digital infrastructure, open banking, fintech, and the broader payments ecosystem.

Develop policy briefs, strategic decks, talking points, and thought‑leadership materials for internal partners.

Support the creation and execution of government‑affairs strategy across regional teams (US, EU, LATAM, APAC).

Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, legal, compliance, communications, and regional policy teams.

Monitor emerging regulations, technology trends, and market developments relevant to digital payments and financial services.

Provide research and analytical insights to guide internal decision‑making and strategic planning.

Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and updates for senior leadership.

Support ongoing organizational initiatives, special projects, and cross‑team coordination.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, or related field.

3–7+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory analysis, or related functions.

Strong understanding of policy‑making processes, regulatory landscapes, and government frameworks.

Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex issues.

Experience creating PowerPoint decks, policy briefs, and structured documentation.

Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Proven ability to ramp up quickly on new policy areas.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in payments, fintech, financial services, or technology policy.

Background in tech industry regulatory issues (privacy, cloud, AI, digital infrastructure).

JD or legal‑adjacent experience (paralegal, regulatory support).

Experience in government, trade associations, think tanks, regulatory bodies, or public policy research organizations.

Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders and global teams.

Additional Details

Seniority level : Not Applicable. Employment type : Contract. Job function : Other and Project Management.

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