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Shift Markets

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2009

₿ Crypto

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

Crypto • SaaS • B2B

Shift Markets is an enterprise software provider that supplies white-label digital asset infrastructure and exchange technology to financial institutions, brokers, and fintechs. Its platform powers crypto spot and derivatives trading, market making, liquidity aggregation, back-office operations, and crypto payments (CryptoPay), plus licensing and regulatory support and integrations for wallets, KYC/KYT, and liquidity providers. Shift enables clients to launch and scale exchanges and crypto services quickly with pre-sourced liquidity, proven tech, and 24/7 support.

📋 Description

• Prepare, file, and maintain Money Transmitter License (MTL) applications through the NMLS portal across multiple US states • Manage state-by-state renewal calendars, surety bond tracking, and net worth reporting • Compile and submit quarterly Money Services Businesses Call Reports (MSBCR) and other periodic reports • Coordinate fingerprinting, background checks, and Control Person filings (MU2 forms) for principals and key personnel • Respond to state regulator requests for information and deficiency notices • Track changes in state money transmitter laws and flag impacts to filings • Support applications and ongoing reporting for non-US crypto/VASP regimes (e.g., EU MiCA, UK FCA registration, Dubai VARA, Canadian MSB) • Maintain a jurisdictional matrix tracking license status, conditions, and renewal dates • Prepare supporting documentation: org charts, policies, fit-and-proper questionnaires, source-of-funds materials • Assist with BitLicense applications and ongoing NYDFS reporting • Support trust charter, broker-dealer, and similar specialty financial license applications as needed • Compile due diligence packages for chartering authorities • Maintain corporate records across US and international entities: annual reports, franchise tax filings, registered agent management, foreign qualifications • Track director/officer changes, address changes, and other amendments • Keep minute books, cap tables, and good standing certificates current • Coordinate UBO and beneficial ownership filings (including FinCEN BOI reporting where applicable) • Manage the contract lifecycle across commercial agreements, vendor contracts, bank partnerships, and third-party service agreements, including intake, routing, execution, and storage • Track key contract dates, renewal windows, notice periods, and material obligations, and surface upcoming deadlines to relevant stakeholders • Coordinate with internal teams on signature workflows and execution logistics using standard e-signature tooling • Support due diligence and contracting processes for new partnership opportunities, including organizing document requests and managing data rooms • Build and maintain internal reports and dashboards on licensing status, contract coverage, and pending legal ops items

🎯 Requirements

• 1 to 3+ years of experience in licensing, compliance, or paralegal work (preferably at a law firm, fintech company, money services business, or corporate services provider). • Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: NMLS, state money transmitter filings, BitLicense, or international financial licensing. • Experience with corporate entity management tools is preferred. • Experience with FinCEN registration and SAR/CTR reporting frameworks is preferred. • Excellent written communication skills for regulator correspondence. • High level of attention to detail and discretion with confidential information. • Strong project management instincts; comfortable juggling 20+ concurrent filings and deadlines. • Ability to work during US business hours. • Familiarity with the crypto/digital asset industry and its regulatory landscape is preferred. • Working knowledge of one or more non-US regulatory regimes (MiCA, FCA, MAS, etc.) is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive salary • Flexible work hours • Professional development budget • Home office setup allowance • Global team events