Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Momentum Financial Services Group is a leading provider of financial services in North America. For 40 years, we've been committed to providing financial solutions to support the evolving needs of consumers and business owners. With 400+ retail branches under the Money Mart® brand (Canada and US) and The Check Cashing Store® (US), we empower our customers through quick access to cash and other financial services. Our highly skilled workforce puts customers first in everything we do. We serve 2 million people annually with financial products such as loans, cheque cashing, money transfer and prepaid cards.

GENERAL FUNCTION/ROLE SUMMARY

We are seeking a politically astute and experienced Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs to lead and coordinate our legislative, regulatory, and policy advocacy efforts in Canada and the U.S. The ideal candidate understands the dynamics of government policy towards consumer lending and money service businesses, possesses sharp political judgment, and can operate in both offensive and defensive strategic modes.

You will serve as a key link between external policy developments and internal business strategy—providing critical insight and managing stakeholder relationships that shape the legal and reputational environment in which Momentum operates.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively monitor proposed federal, provincial, and state legislation, regulations, and political developments that may impact Momentum’s business in Canada and the U.S.
• Maintain a structured, forward-looking tracker and develop alerts, summaries, and strategic assessments for executive leadership and business colleagues.
• Identify emerging risks and opportunities for policy innovation and advocacy.
• Draft and deliver comment letters, position papers, legislative briefings, and consultation submissions.
• Advise senior leaders and internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Risk, Product, Communications) on policy developments and strategic positioning.
• Support risk management, business planning and market entry/exit decisions with policy and regulatory insight.
• Coordinate internal messaging and escalation on politically sensitive or high-risk issues.
• Manage relationships, coordinate and attend meetings with legislators, government officials, and regulators.
• Represent the company in trade associations and industry working groups.
• Manage compliance with lobbying registration and reporting rules in applicable jurisdictions.
• Oversee external consultants, lobbyists, and legal advisors to ensure efficient and compliant operations.

EDUCATION 

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or related field.

EXPERIENCE

• 5–8 years of experience in government relations, public policy, law, or regulatory affairs—preferably in a consumer finance, fintech, or regulated services environment.
• Canada and U.S. policy experience highly preferred.

SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of Canadian and U.S. legislative and regulatory processes.
• Strong understanding of political and reputational dynamics in consumer lending, including issues related to interest rate caps, credit access, consumer protection, and enforcement regimes.
• Strong understanding of political and reputational dynamics for money service businesses, including issues related to anti-money laundering, anti-terrorist financing, and sanctions compliance regimes.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships across government, industry, and internal stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high visibility and legal/regulatory exposure.
• High integrity, discretion, and political acumen.

We are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.