Head of Regulatory Affairs

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Remote: US

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 75+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 13,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Regulatory Affairs team builds transparent relationships with regulators to keep Revolut moving forward with confidence. They stay ahead of regulatory change, provide timely responses to enquiries, and work across the business to ensure compliance is always in step with innovation.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead our regulatory engagement strategy. You'll develop and lead the local team, and be the point of contact for US regulators.

Up to shape what's next in finance? Let’s get in touch.

What you'll be doing

• Leading regulatory engagement across the US, acting as the primary liaison with regulators, including the Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC
• Managing the end-to-end regulatory lifecycle, including license application support, ongoing supervisory interactions, and post-approval engagement
• Coordinating and overseeing responses to complex regulatory requests (e.g., RFIs), ensuring high-quality, consistent, and timely submissions
• Driving cross-functional collaboration by aligning stakeholders across Risk, Compliance, Legal, Product, and senior leadership
• Establishing internal governance processes and tracking systems to manage regulatory deliverables at scale
• Building and maintaining relationships with key regulatory stakeholders, leveraging existing networks where possible
• Providing strategic insight into regulatory expectations, helping the business anticipate and navigate scrutiny during high-intensity supervisory periods
• Leading and developing the local regulatory affairs function, including hiring and scaling a small, high-performing team
• Acting as a gatekeeper for regulatory communications, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and alignment with regulatory expectations
• Embedding a positive regulatory mindset across the organisation, informed by first-hand experience within regulatory bodies

What you'll need

• 10+ years of experience within a US regulatory body (Federal Reserve, OCC, or FDIC) or in a senior regulatory affairs role
• A solid understanding of how US regulators operate, including supervisory processes, licensing expectations, and internal decision-making dynamics
• Expertise in engaging with regulators and senior stakeholders in DC on high-stakes matters (e.g., license applications, supervisory reviews, ongoing examinations)
• A proven ability to manage complex, high-volume regulatory workflows and coordinate responses across multiple stakeholders
• Impressive project management skills to bring structure, prioritization, and oversight to regulatory programs
• An established network within at least one key US regulatory body, with the credibility to build further relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience building or scaling teams
• The ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with evolving priorities

Nice to have

• Experience working on a de novo bank license in the US
• Experience in fintech, digital banking, or high-growth financial services environments
• Familiarity with regulatory engagement tooling and tracking systems

Compensation range

• US: $207,000 - $217,900 gross annually*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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