February 12, 2026

Banking, Payments & Fintech - Associate

BankingCompliance/RegulatoryPayment Systems

Sidley Austin LLPDistrict of Columbia

Practice area

Banking · Compliance/Regulatory · Payment Systems

PQE

3+ years

Location

District of Columbia, District of Columbia

Salary

$310,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Advise U.S. and non-U.S. banks, bank holding companies, and their affiliates on prudential bank regulatory matters under U.S. federal and state banking laws.
Counsel clients on prudential regulatory requirements, including capital, liquidity, governance, and risk management.
Provide guidance on regulatory issues arising under the Bank Holding Company Act, National Bank Act, Federal Deposit Insurance Act, International Banking Act, Change in Bank Control Act, Community Reinvestment Act, and the Volcker Rule.
Advise on regulatory notices, applications, chartering, and licensing initiatives.
Handle regulatory aspects of investments, activities, mergers and acquisitions, affiliate transactions (Regulation W), fiduciary activities (Part 9), broker exceptions (Regulation R), insider transactions (Regulation O), international operations (Regulation K), and control determinations (Regulation Y).
Represent clients in responding to regulatory examinations, supervisory findings, and enforcement matters before the Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, and state banking agencies.
Requires 3+ years of experience in prudential bank regulatory law, with a strong understanding of the regulatory framework and supervisory process.
Must be admitted or eligible for prompt admission to the Washington D.C. bar.
Target salary range is $310,000 - $390,000, with eligibility for performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits program.

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Last updated: April 6, 2026