Senior Policy and Licensing Advisor

Summary

Join Tether's Regulatory and Licensing team as an organized self-starter with deep understanding of APAC crypto-asset regulations. You will develop and execute regulatory strategies, engage with regulatory authorities, analyze policies, and advise the business on risks and opportunities. This role involves obtaining necessary license approvals, collaborating with internal teams, and contributing to shaping the regulatory landscape for stablecoin issuers. The position requires at least 5 years of regulatory experience in financial services or crypto-assets and strong communication skills. Tether offers a fully remote, flexible work environment with flexible hours.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience within the financial services or crypto-asset industry
• Ability to apply knowledge of key regulatory frameworks in the APAC region both strategically and operationally and provide direction to resolve complex regulatory issues
• Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities, such as regulatory consultation response submissions
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in public speaking and representing companies in regulatory discussions
• Must be a strong team player, and willing to be fully engaged with key stakeholders both in our company but also with our partners. Must have hands-on professional capable of working collaboratively and independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• English speaking
• University degree

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies, identifying preferable market/s in the region from which to operate
• Participate in regulatory agency interactions, engaging with relevant regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and policymakers to shape the regulatory landscape for stablecoin issuers, advocating for policies that promote innovation while ensuring safety and compliance
• Provide analysis on local regulatory proposals, and advise the business on potential regulatory risks and opportunities, while driving initiatives to influence regulatory frameworks as well as monitoring for change across regulations to ensure proactive compliance
• Contribute to the process of obtaining necessary license approvals in identified markets, where appropriate
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, compliance, finance) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and to proactively address emerging regulatory challenges

Benefits

• Highly fulfilling, mission-driven culture
• Flexible working conditions (100% Remote)
• Flexible working hours
• Travel may be required from time to time