Senior Public Policy Manager

Summary

Join Bitso's Corporate Affairs team in Mexico City as a Public Policy Senior Manager. You will be responsible for developing and implementing public policy strategies, building relationships with government agencies and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. This role requires at least 8 years of experience in government policy, a background in finance or tech, and a passion for crypto. You will work closely with the team to advocate for Bitso's policy positions and provide strategic advice to senior executives. Bitso offers a remote-first work environment, unlimited paid time off, employee stock options, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and life insurance.

Requirements

• Strong background in government policy— at least 8 years of experience
• Previous experience working in the financial sector or tech industry
• Passionate about Crypto
• Highly responsible, organized and disciplined
• Experience working with government officials, industry partners, and civil society organizations
• Deep understanding of the global financial system
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to handle private, sensitive, confidential information appropriately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively synthesize, visualize and communicate your ideas to others in English
• Based in Mexico City
• Availability to work full time
• English language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Work with Policy managers to develop public policy agendas and strategies for advancing Bitso’s interests
• Strengthen relationships with local, state, and national lawmakers in order to influence policy making
• Present the policy positions and opinions of the organization to the public, government officials, and other organizations
• Analyze and take strategic decisions on how to approach the regulatory landscape in Mexico
• Work closely with the Corporate Affairs team to help them advocate our policy positions in executive, regulatory, and legislative settings
• Monitor and analyze policy issues and developments of importance to Bitso and provide strategic advice to senior company executives on these matters
• Research, analyze, and craft policies that align with Bitso's goals and values while ensuring these policies adhere to legal and regulatory requirements
• Create and strengthen relationships with governmental agencies, policymakers, regulators, and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Postgraduate degrees are not mandatory, but beneficial

Benefits

• Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off
• Remote-first work environment
• Employee Stock Option program
• Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app
• Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave
• Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina
• Volunteering days
• Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more