We are seeking a highly capable Part-Time Associate to support a strategic advisory engagement focused on the formation and chartering of a de novo bank. This role will work directly with senior leadership to assist in executing a phased, regulator-aligned pathway to obtaining an OCC bank charter, including preparation for Federal Reserve oversight.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with OCC chartering (or similar bank licensing processes) and is comfortable operating across strategy, regulatory preparation, and execution support in a fast-moving advisory environment.

Candidates without direct experience supporting bank charter applications (OCC, FDIC, or state) will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities: Regulatory & Chartering Support

• Support development and refinement of OCC charter strategy and regulatory positioning
• Assist in preparing materials for pre-filing discussions and regulatory engagement
• Contribute to gap assessments against OCC and Federal Reserve expectations
• Help coordinate and prepare for mock supervisory reviews and readiness assessments
• Track regulatory requirements, timelines, and evolving supervisory expectations

Project Execution Across Phases

Aligned with a multi-phase charter process (feasibility → foundation → engagement → application), responsibilities include:

• Supporting development of bank business plans, governance frameworks, and operating models
• Assisting with capital strategy materials and investor-facing documentation
• Coordinating inputs across stakeholders (legal, compliance, advisors)
• Helping maintain structured workplans, milestones, and decision gates

Documentation & Deliverables

• Draft, edit, and refine regulatory-facing materials
• Support creation of board-level and regulator-ready presentations
• Maintain organized documentation aligned to regulatory expectations
• Track progress against milestones and support monthly reporting

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Conduct research on bank formation, regulatory precedents, and fintech integration
• Assist in evaluating fintech / DeFi partnerships or acquisition targets
• Support development of risk, compliance, and governance frameworks

Required Qualifications

• Direct experience supporting bank charter applications with the OCC (strongly preferred)
• OR experience with U.S. bank regulatory agencies (OCC, Federal Reserve, FDIC) in licensing, supervision, or advisory roles
• 5+ years of experience in one or more of:
• Banking regulatory consulting
• Financial services strategy
• Risk, compliance, or governance programs
• Strong understanding of:
• Bank formation and de novo charter processes
• Regulatory expectations for governance, capital, and compliance frameworks
• Exceptional writing skills for regulator-facing documentation
• Highly organized with strong project management capability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience participating in successful OCC charter approvals
• Background in consulting firms, regulatory agencies, or bank strategy teams
• Familiarity with digital banking, fintech integration, or innovative bank models
• Experience preparing materials for regulatory review or supervisory engagement

Work Structure

• Part-time (flexible hours)
• Remote with light travel (primarily for key meetings or regulatory engagement)
• Duration aligned to charter phases (initial 6–12 months with potential extension)

Compensation

• Competitive hourly or monthly retainer based on experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

You are someone who:

• Has been through (or close to) an OCC charter process
• Can operate independently in an ambiguous, high-stakes regulatory environment
• Is detail-oriented but can also think strategically about regulatory positioning
• Is comfortable working closely with senior executives and external advisors

About the Engagement

This engagement supports the development of a new, innovation-forward financial institution, combining a regulator-aligned foundation with potential fintech-enabled capabilities, executed through a disciplined, phased approach over ~18–24 months.

Pay: $1,750.00 – $2,500.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• OCC bank chartering: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote