Licensing Consultant North America Client Licensing team
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Job Location:
Loudoun County, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
This role is part of the North America Client Licensing team and is responsible for managing U.S. client licensing activities with primary ownership of the Visa Direct Cross-Border Originator Program from a licensing and regulatory standpoint. The Licensing Consultant independently manages end-to-end licensing workflows for Visa Direct Cross-Border Originators including application intake regulatory validation stakeholder coordination system updates and final addition the role supports other U.S.-based client licensing applications mergers acquisitions and portfolio restructures.
This position requires strong regulatory judgment attention to detail and the ability to manage moderately complex licensing scenarios with minimal oversight while operating in a controlled audit-sensitive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Visa Direct Cross-Border Originator Program (U.S.)
- Own the end-to-end U.S. licensing process for Visa Direct Cross-Border Originator participants.
- Review and validate application submissions for completeness and compliance with Visa Rules and program requirements.
- Independently verify Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) across U.S. states using NMLS and state regulatory resources.
- Track licensing validation approvals and supporting documentation in accordance with audit and control requirements.
- Coordinate and manage internal reviews with AML Risk Customer Support Legal and other stakeholders.
- Ensure required agreements are executed countersigned and properly recorded prior to final approval.
- Create update and maintain Business IDs (BIDs) business classes and licenses in Visa systems.
- Communicate application status approvals and next steps to internal partners.
Client Licensing Applications and Mergers
- Manage U.S. client licensing applications including new entities license updates and sponsorship-related changes.
- Support mergers acquisitions and portfolio restructures by analyzing existing licensing and numerics and executing required updates.
- Administer BINs and other numeric identifiers requiring independent analysis and judgment.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and address licensing impacts related to client changes.
Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Partnership
- Represent North America Licensing in crossfunctional initiatives related to Visa Direct CrossBorder and other U.S. licensing programs ensuring licensing requirements are understood and incorporated early.
- Act as a trusted licensing advisor to Sales Implementation Product Client Services and other internal partners by clearly articulating U.S. licensing requirements constraints and risks.
- Proactively identify opportunities to improve U.S. licensing workflows documentation standards and tracking with a focus on accuracy efficiency and audit readiness.
- Identify and escalate policy exceptions regulatory risks or client issues that fall outside established procedures providing clear context and recommended paths forward.
- Support knowledge sharing and informal coaching for Analysts and less experienced team members on U.S. licensing and Visa Directrelated scenarios.
This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in the office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.
Qualifications :
Basic Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelors Degree or at least 2 years of work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or 0 years of work experience with a PhD
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 or more years of work experience with a Bachelors Degree or 4 or more years of relevant experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters MBA JD MD) or up to 3 years of relevant experience with a PhD Bachelors degree or equivalent professional experience required.
- Typically 58 years of experience in payments financial services licensing compliance or operational roles. Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong understanding of U.S. regulatory concepts including Money Services Businesses (MSBs) and Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs).
- Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end application or approval workflows independently. Strong analytical and decision-making skills with sound judgment on escalation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel PowerPoint). Experience with case management or workflow tools (e.g. Dynamics OneCRM JIRA) preferred.
- Familiarity with Visa systems (e.g. VCIS licensing or numerics tools) is a plus.
Additional Information:
- Individual contributor role with significant ownership and accountability.
- Role is focused on North America with primary emphasis on U.S.-based clients. Minimal travel required.
Additional Information :
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for this position is 116300 to 186000 USD per year which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and addition this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical Dental Vision 401 (k) FSA/HSA Life Insurance Paid Time Off and Wellness Program.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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