Regulatory Affairs Leader — Middle East Licensing

Tether Ltd.; Dubai; Remote; AED 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether Ltd. is seeking an organized regulatory affairs leader to join our Regulatory and Licensing team in the Middle East.

You will lead efforts to translate policy objectives into regulatory outcomes across the region, focusing on crypto-asset regulatory frameworks and stablecoin industry considerations. Reporting to the VP of Regulatory and Licensing, you will manage relationships with regulators, central banks, and policymakers, while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Technology, and

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.
• Demonstrated experience working with regulators and government bodies advocating and advising in a regulatory capacity, with demonstrated achievements securing favourable policy positions on behalf of another organisation.

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 successfully realise opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-oriented manner.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

Regulatory strategy

Crypto-asset regulation

Job description

Tether Ltd. is seeking an organized regulatory affairs leader to join our Regulatory and Licensing team in the Middle East.

You will lead efforts to translate policy objectives into regulatory outcomes across the region, focusing on crypto-asset regulatory frameworks and stablecoin industry considerations. Reporting to the VP of Regulatory and Licensing, you will manage relationships with regulators, central banks, and policymakers, while collaborating with Operations, Finance, Technology, and