Head of Regulatory Affairs and Licensing - Middle East

About Tether

Tether is spearheading a transformative revolution in digital finance by offering blockchain-based, reserve-backed tokens that enable instant, secure, and global financial transactions at minimal costs. Their suite of products includes the world’s leading stablecoin, USDT, energy-efficient Bitcoin mining solutions, innovative data communication tools, and digital learning platforms aimed at expanding opportunities in the digital economy.

Position Overview

Tether and its affiliates seek an experienced, proactive professional to lead regulatory affairs and licensing activities across the Middle East region. This role requires deep knowledge of crypto-asset and stablecoin regulatory landscapes in the region, combined with a capacity for engaging regulatory bodies, navigating legal complexities, and driving favorable outcomes aligned with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and analyze regulatory changes affecting the company and affiliates in the Middle East.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with policymakers, regulators, central banks, and financial intelligence units.
• Represent the organization in industry discussions, consultations, and regulatory events.
• Develop regulatory submissions, briefing documents, and comment letters consistent with global compliance frameworks.
• Identify opportunities to influence emerging regulatory frameworks innovatively yet cautiously.
• Conduct thorough assessments regarding licensing and registration requirements for regional operations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and local advisors to secure necessary regulatory authorizations.
• Advise senior leadership on regulatory challenges and opportunities pertaining to new product launches and market expansions.
• Contribute to internal reporting and provide executive insights on regional regulatory landscapes.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 8 years experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, or legal roles within financial services or the crypto-asset sector in the Middle East.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing regulatory affairs teams with a record of securing beneficial regulatory outcomes.
• Proven expertise engaging with government and regulatory bodies to advocate policy positions and influence decision-making.
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal, capable of distilling complex regulatory information for diverse audiences.
• Proficient at managing relationships and tasks across international time zones and varied stakeholders.
• Strong teamwork orientation and an ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

Additional Candidate Information

Candidates are advised to apply solely through Tether’s official recruitment channels and remain vigilant of recruitment scams. Communications will be conducted exclusively via company email domains, and the company will never request payments or sensitive financial details during recruitment. Caution is urged against unofficial platforms or messenger apps for interviews.