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full-timeHead Of Regulatory Affairs
Brex · New York, New York, United States
Brex is an intelligent finance platform that provides corporate cards, banking, spend management, bill pay and travel software to companies operating in more than 200 markets. The Head of Regulatory Affairs will sit in New York and report to the General Counsel, leading Brex’s interactions with federal and state regulators such as the OCC, the Federal Reserve and FINRA. The role combines deep regulatory expertise with strong program‑management skills: you will design and run the end‑to‑end regulatory engagement lifecycle, oversee exam preparation, manage supervisory requests, coordinate responses across Legal, Compliance, Risk and product teams, and track commitments through to closure. You will also act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, translating regulatory trends into practical guidance and helping shape proactive compliance initiatives. The position suits a senior professional with extensive experience in financial‑services regulation, proven ability to manage cross‑functional projects, and a track record of building productive relationships with regulators and internal stakeholders.
Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill pay, and travel software, Brex enables founders and finance teams to accelerate operations, gain real-time visibility, and control spend effortlessly. Brex’s AI-native automation and world-class service eliminate manual expense and accounting tasks for customers so they can focus on what matters most. Tens of thousands of the world's best companies run on Brex, including DoorDash, Coinbase, Robinhood, Zoom, Plaid, Reddit, and SeatGeek. Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career. Legal at Brex The Legal team helps the company grow responsibly, advocating for Brex and for the thousands of growing businesses we serve. We provide strategic advice and guidance to all Brex teams, protect Brex, advise on risk, and represent the company externally, negotiating with partners and interacting with regulators. Reimagining the financial system in a highly regulated environment requires creativity and resourcefulness, and we welcome the challenge. Where you’ll work This role will be based in our New York City office. We are a hybrid environment that combines the energy and connections of being in the office with the benefits and flexibility of working from home. We currently require a minimum of three coordinated days in the office per week, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. As a perk, we also have up to four weeks per year of fully remote work! What you'll do Reporting to the General Counsel, you will lead Brex's Regulatory Affairs function and guide the company's relationships and interactions with its federal and state regulators, including the OCC, the Federal Reserve, FINRA, and state licensing agencies. You will ensure Brex proactively responds to a changing regulatory environment and delivers on its commitments to regulators accurately and on time. This is a role for a strong program manager as much as a regulatory expert. You will run the end-to-end regulatory engagement lifecycle: exam preparation and logistics, fulfillment of supervisory requests, coordination of responses across Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business teams, and disciplined tracking of findings, commitments, and corrective actions through to closure. You will partner closely with Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Risk counterparts at Capital One to align supervisory strategy and ensure consistent, well-coordinated engagement with regulators across the combined organization. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior management, synthesizing trends across the external regulatory landscape and translating them into practical guidance and early awareness of emerging focus areas. Finally, you will help bring together cross functional teams to help drive forward proactive regulatory requirements. Responsibilities Manage and foster productive relationships and interactions between Brex business functions and federal and state regulatory and supervisory staff Lead preparation and oversee execution of regulatory exams and other supervisory engagements, including logistics management, fulfillment of supervisory and information requests, and driving timely issue resolution Build and run the program management infrastructure for regulatory commitments: intake, tracking, ownership, milestones, evidence, and closure, ensuring the company delivers on commitments to regulators in a timely manner Identify potential risk areas and advise on corrective actions, ensuring remediation efforts are monitored and on track for timely and effective mitigation Provide thought leadership and strategic advisory support to senior management and the board regarding the regulatory environment and supervisory matters Synthesize trends across the external landscape and individual regulatory engagements, driving internal awareness of focus areas and potential sensitivities so the company meets and exceeds expectations set by law, regulation, and agency guidance Partner with Capital One Regulatory Affairs, Legal, and Risk teams on integration-related regulatory workstreams and coordinated supervisory engagement Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and reporting (including management and board-level artifacts) that give leadership a clear, current view of regulatory posture Requirements Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in good standing of the bar of at least one U.S. state 8+ years of experience in banking, financial services, risk management, audit, consulting, or regulatory agencies, or a combination 5+ yea
| Role | Head Of Regulatory Affairs |
|---|---|
| Company | Brex |
| Location | New York, New York, United States |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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0/4About Brex
Brex is a finance software platform that provides integrated financial services and software to help businesses manage their operations. The company serves over 35,000 customers, including startups, mid-size companies, and enterprises, as well as ecommerce brands. Its platform offers a suite of tools designed to automate financial workflows, including corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, accounting automation, and banking and treasury services. By utilizing AI-powered controls and integrations, Brex aims to help organizations manage spending, automate manual tasks, and operate globally across more than 120 countries. The platform is designed to support companies through various stages of growth, from initial launch to scaling operations.
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