VP, Policy and Regulatory Strategy

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

📋 Description

• Oversee Circle’s public policy, regulatory strategy, and market positioning within the Latin America region.

• Act as a vital member of the strategy, global policy, and corporate communications leadership team.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Legal, Compliance, Product, Finance, and additional teams to facilitate growth, mitigate regulatory challenges, and harmonize evolving standards.

• Engage with key regulators and stakeholders in targeted markets.

• Lead analysis, engagement, and regulatory submissions that support company licensure and operations in specific markets.

• Direct regulatory, policy, and other engagements that foster a global market and regulatory landscape conducive to Circle’s products, solutions, and services.

• Monitor global policy, regulatory developments, and market acceptance of digital currencies, blockchain-based payment systems, and crypto-assets.

• Develop regulatory engagement strategies, stakeholder mapping, and market segmentation aligned with the company’s market expansion objectives.

• Evaluate current and future regulatory requirements in target markets in collaboration with legal, compliance, and operational leaders.

• Spearhead market expansion and regulatory initiatives globally.

• Draft regulatory consultation responses, requests for information, comments, and other external stakeholder communications.

• Establish stakeholder coalitions to promote the regulatory agenda.

• Partner with business and cross-functional leaders to ensure business success.

• Lead a dynamic global strategy, policy, and communications team.

⛳️ Requirements

• 14+ years of experience in legal, policy, regulatory, and policymaking roles at the intersection of emerging technology, financial services, and global markets.

• 8+ years of experience in managing and leading teams.

• Strong technical expertise, policy instincts, and connections at the highest levels of government, policymaking, and regulatory matters influencing the future of money and payments.

• Demonstrated knowledge at both strategic and technical levels in regulatory engagement within the payments and financial service sectors.

• Extensive understanding of LatAm policy, regulatory, legal, and licensing requirements for payments, digital currencies, crypto-assets, and blockchain-based markets.

• Familiarity with generative AI models (such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.) and prompt development.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

• Proven experience in building cross-functional teams across various geographic locations and achieving results.

• Proficiency with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Commitment to an inclusive financial future and equal opportunity employment.

• Interview accommodations and support for individuals with disabilities.