Southern Africa Regulatory Lead – Crypto Licensing

Tether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Tether and its affiliates seek a regulatory affairs professional to lead in the Southern Africa region, translating policy objectives into practical regulatory outcomes. The role involves engaging regulators, coordinating with policymakers, and shaping licensing strategies with a global regulatory team.

You will collaborate with operations, finance, technology and business development, reporting to the Head of Regulatory and Licensing Affairs-Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years governmental/regulatory/legal experience in financial services or crypto.
• Experience engaging with regulators or government bodies with proven outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to simplify complex topics.
• Able to manage multiple stakeholders across borders and time zones.
• Hands-on professional, collaborative and independent.

Responsibilities

• Monitor regulatory developments impacting Tether and Southern Africa region.
• Maintain active relationships with policymakers, regulators and financial authorities.
• Represent the company in consultations, workshops and regulatory dialogues.
• Prepare briefing papers, comments and policy submissions aligned with global strategy.
• Identify opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-driven way.
• Lead or support licensing applications end-to-end and coordinate regulator communications.
• Provide regulatory insights to internal teams (legal, product, risk, compliance, commercial).
• Support planning for new products or expansions, advising on regulatory constraints.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory submissions

Public speaking

Job description

Tether and its affiliates seek a regulatory affairs professional to lead in the Southern Africa region, translating policy objectives into practical regulatory outcomes. The role involves engaging regulators, coordinating with policymakers, and shaping licensing strategies with a global regulatory team.

You will collaborate with operations, finance, technology and business development, reporting to the Head of Regulatory and Licensing Affairs-Africa.