Regional Head of Crypto Regulation & Licensing

Tether.io; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 661,000 - 1,065,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether and its affiliated entities (e.g. Bitfinex) are seeking an organized regulatory affairs professional to lead efforts in the Middle East from a remote location.

The role focuses on understanding the crypto-asset regulatory landscape and translating policy objectives into regional requirements across regulators and policymakers. You will report to the Vice President of Regulatory and Licensing, collaborate with Operations, Finance, Technology, and Business Development, and manage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years governmental affairs / regulatory affairs / legal experience ideally within the financial services or crypto-asset industry in the Middle East.
• Proven ability in successfully leading regulatory affairs teams within either the financial services industry, or the digital asset industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory topics for non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across borders and time zones.
• 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 be a hands-on professional capable of working collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments impacting Tether and affiliates companies in the region.
• Maintain active relationships with policymakers, regulators, central banks, and financial intelligence units.
• Represent the company in consultations, workshops, industry roundtables, and regulatory dialogues.
• Prepare briefing papers, comment letters, and policy submissions aligned with broader global regulatory strategy.
• Identify and realize opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-oriented manner.
• Conduct structured assessments on whether licensing/registration is required for operations in the region.
• Working with your team and local advisor, you will be responsible for successfully obtaining regulatory authorisations in the region, where required.
• Support enterprise-level planning for new products or expansions in the region, advising on regulatory constraints and enablers to the Company’s leadership.
• Contribute to internal reporting and executive briefings on policy risks and regulatory trajectory regionally.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Tether and its affiliated entities (e.g. Bitfinex) are seeking an organized regulatory affairs professional to lead efforts in the Middle East from a remote location.

The role focuses on understanding the crypto-asset regulatory landscape and translating policy objectives into regional requirements across regulators and policymakers. You will report to the Vice President of Regulatory and Licensing, collaborate with Operations, Finance, Technology, and Business Development, and manage