Regulatory Affairs Lead – Mexico, Colombia

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in public speaking and representing companies in regulatory discussions.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities