Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Lead - Mexico and Colombia

Tether.io; Mexico; Sur place; PHP 4 914 004 - 7 371 007; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tether.io is looking for a Regulatory and Licensing professional for its Latin America team. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of regulatory experience in the financial services or crypto-asset industry, with strong skills in regulatory analysis and stakeholder management. Responsibilities include developing regulatory strategies that align with Tether's objectives, engaging with regulatory authorities to shape the landscape for stablecoin issuers, and ensuring compliance across Mexico and Colombia. Fluency in English and local languages is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of regulatory experience in financial services or crypto-asset industry.
• Ability to resolve complex regulatory issues strategically and operationally.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with public speaking experience.

Responsabilités

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies aligned with Tether's objectives.
• Engage with regulatory authorities to shape the landscape for stablecoin issuers.
• Provide analysis on local regulatory proposals and advise on potential risks.

Connaissances

Regulatory framework knowledge

Diplomatic skills

Stakeholder relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

University degree

Advanced degree in Law, Economics, Political Science or related field

Description du poste

Tether, the global fintech company, is seeking a Regulatory and Licensing professional for its Latin America team.

About The Job

The successful candidate is someone with a deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the crypto-asset industry in Mexico and Colombia. The role reports directly to the Head of Regulatory Affairs & Licensing – Latin America and serves as the primary point of contact for regulatory and licensing matters within Mexico and Colombia. This senior position is designed for professionals with proven experience engaging with or working within financial regulators, supervisory authorities, or policy‑making bodies. The incumbent will continuously strive to self‑develop and enhance their skill set, including understanding the company’s products, blockchain technology, crypto‑assets, and regulatory requirements, engage with industry associations, chambers, and other stakeholder groups, and promote innovation and collaboration. They will translate regulatory requirements in Mexico and Colombia into clear and actionable strategic recommendations, manage relationships and communications between various stakeholders, and ensure local implementation aligns with the company’s broader Latin American regulatory objectives.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Strategy Development: development and execution of regulatory strategies, identifying preferable market/s in the region from which to operate. Ensure local implementation aligns with Tether’s broader Latin American regulatory objectives.
• 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. Actively contribute to public consultations, working groups, and industry forums, maintaining a high standard of professionalism and institutional diplomacy.
• 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. Produce concise internal policy briefs and recommendations to inform senior management decision‑making.
• Regulatory approval process: contribute to the process of obtaining necessary license approvals in identified markets, where appropriate. Support the preparation and coordination of documentation and responses to regulatory inquiries, ensuring strategic consistency and accuracy.
• Cross‑functional Leadership: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., expansion, legal, compliance, finance) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and to proactively address emerging regulatory challenges. Serve as the local regulatory lead, ensuring effective communication and alignment with regional priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience within the financial services or crypto‑asset industry.
• Preferred: Minimum of 5–8 years regulatory experience within financial services, fintech, or crypto‑asset industries.
• Ability to apply knowledge of key regulatory frameworks in Mexico and Colombia both strategically and operationally and provide direction to resolve complex regulatory issues.
• Demonstrated diplomatic skills and ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
• Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities, such as regulatory consultation response submissions.
• Proven experience working with or within regulatory authorities (e.g., central banks, financial supervisory agencies, or ministries of finance) is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to draft or contribute to public policy responses, regulatory filings, or industry position papers.
• 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.
• Fluency in English and native proficiency in the local language of Mexico and Colombia.
• University degree.
• Advanced degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, or a related field preferred.