FS Vector is looking for an Advisory Principal to join our growing team.

About FS Vector

FS Vector is a hybrid strategic advisory and public policy firm. FS Vector’s strategic advisory practice helps fintech, regtech, and other innovative financial services companies overcome challenges and build the momentum needed to succeed.

Our goal is to facilitate innovation and help our clients grow and prosper. The rapid development and adoption of new financial services business models (and related technology) along with an uncertain legal and regulatory framework has created challenges as well as opportunities for financial services firms of all sizes and verticals.

As a strategic partner, we strive to offer advisory services that guide organizations through the many challenges that impact their businesses. By leveraging our diverse experience and platform capabilities, we provide smart solutions and take a practical approach toward addressing novel issues to help our clients achieve success.

Job Duties

Members of the Advisory team support the practice by leading various projects, building client relationships, and delivering other value add services to clients. As a member of the team, you’ll work closely with clients and internal subject matter experts to advise clients on important matters, conduct research on key issues, draft client deliverables, and otherwise contribute to successfully meeting client goals and objectives. Team Members must stay up-to-date on key issues, regulations, technology innovation, and general trends across the fintech ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with a variety of clients within the financial services ecosystem (fintechs, banks, investors) to address their most urgent needs.
• Review/research applicable federal and state laws, regulations and apply to clients’ products and services.
• Help develop products through merging client ideas with the banking and regulatory
• Help develop compliance and risk management programs, such as drafting compliance related policies and procedures, as well as the implementation of new compliance related
• Participate in new product development, system initiatives, and other projects.
• Help clients with third party relationships and external stakeholders (regulators, auditors, law firms, etc.).
• Assist with firm development and other strategic initiatives.

What we are looking for in a colleague

• Experience or a focused interest in acting as an advisor to innovative financial services companies.
• Knowledge of the banking system, including a variety of lending, deposit, payments, and or blockchain products and services.
• Knowledge of financial services laws and regulations, such as those related to money transmitters, lenders, and/or de novo bank charters.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including financial crimes compliance (AML and sanctions), consumer protection, and fair lending.
• Ability to work both independently and in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to travel occasionally (~10%), primarily to our headquarters in Washington, DC or to clients (primarily San Francisco Bay Area or New York City).

Principal Qualifications

• Substantial relevant experience at a law firm, consulting firm, regulatory agency, or financial services company.
• JD or MBA.
• Ability to solve complex or novel problems and develop strong value propositions.
• Ability to manage client relationships by delivering advice through clear oral and written communication.
• Strong desire to develop a professional brand, including a network of clients and partnerships.

If interested in the position, please email a resume to Bryan Mulcahey at advisorycareers@fsvector.com.