Global Licensing & Regulatory Authorisations Lead (Remote)

Tether.io; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 845,000 - 1,322,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether is seeking a Head of Licensing and Regulatory Authorisations to lead our global authorisations strategy across key jurisdictions. You will guide regional teams, secure regulatory approvals, and align with global policies while enabling market expansion.

The role requires 10+ years in regulatory licensing, deep knowledge of fintech and crypto regulatory landscapes, and strong stakeholder management across regions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in regulatory licensing or related fields in financial services.
• Experience with crypto and digital assets regulatory frameworks.
• Proven leadership and cross-regional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a unified global licensing strategy.
• Coordinate licensing activities across regions and ensure regulatory alignment.
• Lead regional teams and engage with regulators and supervisors.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and readiness for authorisation obligations.
• Advise executive leadership on regulatory risk and market entry.

Skills

Regulatory licensing

Regulatory affairs

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Cross-regional coordination

Project management

Job description

Tether is seeking a Head of Licensing and Regulatory Authorisations to lead our global authorisations strategy across key jurisdictions. You will guide regional teams, secure regulatory approvals, and align with global policies while enabling market expansion.

The role requires 10+ years in regulatory licensing, deep knowledge of fintech and crypto regulatory landscapes, and strong stakeholder management across regions.