Policy and Licensing Lead (100% Remote - United Kingdom)

Tether Operations Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether Operations Limited is seeking a Regulatory Specialist to join their dynamic Regulatory and Licensing team. The successful candidate will leverage 5+ years of regulatory experience in the crypto-asset industry to develop strategies, engage with authorities, and navigate compliance challenges. This role offers a flexible, remote work environment where innovation and leadership in regulatory frameworks are paramount.

Benefits

Flexible working conditions

Flexible working hours

Mission-driven culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience in financial services or crypto-asset industry.
• Proficiency in applying regulatory frameworks in the EMEA region.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies for market operations.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to advocate for stablecoin policies.
• Provide analysis on local regulatory proposals and advise on risks.

Skills

Regulatory analysis

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Education

University degree

Job description

Join Tether and Shape the Future of Digital Finance
At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

Innovate with Tether
Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.
But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.
Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.
Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.
Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?
Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.
If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

Tether and its affiliated entities (e.g. Bitfinex) are searching for an organized self-starter to join our Regulatory and Licensing team. The successful candidate is someone with a deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the crypto-asset industry in the EMEA region, and who is excited by the opportunity to apply their existing regulatory experience in an exciting and dynamic business environment.

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 EMEA region.

You will have a focus around translating regulatory requirements in the EMEA 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

• Ability to apply knowledge of key regulatory frameworks in the EMEA region both strategically and operationally and provide direction to resolve complex regulatory issues.

• Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities, such as regulatory consultation response submissions.

• 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.

• Proficiency in English.

• 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