Policy And Licensing Advisor

Created in 2014 by pioneering Bitcoin enthusiasts, Tether USDt was the first stablecoin in existence.
Tether is disrupting the legacy financial system by offering a more modern approach to money.
Our platforms and tokens lead in liquidity, stability, and innovation, setting the foundation for the future, and we make a significant contribution to a more connected ecosystem by introducing digital currency benefits, such as instant global transactions, to traditional currency and incorporating traditional currency benefits like price stability to digital currency.
Since launching the first 'stablecoin', we have since expanded our horizons into Tether Data, Tether Power, Tether Edu, and more.
Tether is committed to the extraordinary, seeking out and nurturing technologies that push the human kind forward.
Our vision encompasses all horizons of innovation, promising a legacy of progress and transformation.
Our team thrives on ambition, creativity, and resilience.
Together, we tackle challenges, drive technological advancements, and build solutions that democratize access to finance, education, data and technology for individuals, businesses and governments around the globe.
Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world.
So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space.
If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you.
Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.
**Position Overview**
To succeed in this role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets including understanding the Company's products and services, blockchain technology, crypto-assets and the regulatory requirements in the LATAM region.
You will have a focus around translating regulatory requirements in the LATAM region into clear and actionable strategic recommendations, managing relationships and communications between various stakeholders both internal and external to the business.
You will report to the regional Lead within the Regulatory and Licensing department, and work alongside project managers and members of the wider business to execute on licensing initiatives in different parts of the globe.
The types of work you will be involved in include:
**Regulatory Strategy Development**: development and execution of regulatory strategies, identifying preferable market/s in the region from which to operate.
**Regulatory Advocacy and Collaboration**: participating 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.
**Policy Analysis and Guidance**: 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.
**Regulatory approval process**: contribute to the process of obtaining necessary license approvals in identified markets, where appropriate.
**Cross-functional Leadership**: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, compliance, finance) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and to proactively address emerging regulatory challenges.
- Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience within the financial services or crypto-asset industry.
- Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities, such as regulatory consultation response submissions.
- Communication: 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
- Spanish and English speaking.
- University degree
**Working Conditions**
- Enjoy a highly fulfilling, mission-driven culture
- Flexible working conditions (100% Remote)
- Flexible working hours
- Travel may be required from time to time