Head of Regulatory Affairs – Digital Assets, Fintech

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Belgium.

📋 Description

• Oversee regulatory affairs initiatives within the European Union.

• Foster proactive relationships with policymakers, regulatory bodies, central banks, and financial intelligence units.

• Keep abreast of regulatory changes affecting Tether and its affiliated companies.

• Act as the company's representative in consultations, workshops, industry roundtables, and regulatory discussions.

• Develop briefing documents, comment letters, and policy submissions that align with the global regulatory strategy.

• Identify and capitalize on opportunities to influence the development of emerging regulatory frameworks.

• Deliver actionable risk and regulatory insights to legal, product, compliance, risk, and commercial teams.

• Assist in enterprise-level planning for new products or regional market expansions.

• Provide advice regarding regulatory limitations and facilitators.

• Contribute to internal reports and executive briefings concerning regional policy risks and regulatory trends.

• Manage relationships and communications with both internal and external stakeholders, including regulators and policymakers.

• Report directly to the Vice President of the Regulatory and Licensing division.

• Collaborate with project managers and broader business teams to implement regulatory affairs strategies.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in governmental affairs, regulatory affairs, or legal roles.

• Experience preferred in the financial services sector or the crypto-asset industry within the EU.

• Familiarity with fintech or digital assets.

• Proven track record of engaging with regulators or government entities in a regulatory context.

• Documented successes in securing advantageous policy positions for another organization.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

• Capability to distill complex regulatory subjects for non-technical audiences.

• Established ability to manage multiple stakeholders across different countries and time zones.

• Experience in public speaking and representing organizations in regulatory conversations.

• Strong team-oriented mindset with a readiness to engage with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactive professional who can work both collaboratively and independently.

• Proficient in English.

• Preferred location is Brussels, though candidates from other EU locations will be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Option to work remotely from anywhere globally.

• Opportunity to work alongside a global team.

• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech, blockchain, digital asset, and AI products.

• Opportunities for professional self-development and skill enhancement.