Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Specialist - Central America

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At Tether, we’re not just building products, we’re pioneering a global financial revolution. Our cutting-edge solutions empower businesses—from exchanges and wallets to payment processors and ATMs—to seamlessly integrate reserve-backed tokens across blockchains. By harnessing the power of blockchain technology, Tether enables you to store, send, and receive digital tokens instantly, securely, and globally, all at a fraction of the cost. Transparency is the bedrock of everything we do, ensuring trust in every transaction.

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Tether Finance: Our innovative product suite features the world’s most trusted stablecoin, USDT, relied upon by hundreds of millions worldwide, alongside pioneering digital asset tokenization services.

But that’s just the beginning:

Tether Power: Driving sustainable growth, our energy solutions optimize excess power for Bitcoin mining using eco-friendly practices in state-of-the-art, geo-diverse facilities.

Tether Data: Fueling breakthroughs in AI and peer-to-peer technology, we reduce infrastructure costs and enhance global communications with cutting-edge solutions like KEET, our flagship app that redefines secure and private data sharing.

Tether Education: Democratizing access to top-tier digital learning, we empower individuals to thrive in the digital and gig economies, driving global growth and opportunity.

Tether Evolution: At the intersection of technology and human potential, we are pushing the boundaries of what is possible, crafting a future where innovation and human capabilities merge in powerful, unprecedented ways.

Why Join Us?

Our team is a global talent powerhouse, working remotely from every corner of the world. If you’re passionate about making a mark in the fintech space, this is your opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest minds, pushing boundaries and setting new standards. We’ve grown fast, stayed lean, and secured our place as a leader in the industry.

If you have excellent English communication skills and are ready to contribute to the most innovative platform on the planet, Tether is the place for you.

Are you ready to be part of the future?

About the job

Tether and its affiliated entities (e.g. Bitfinex) are searching for an organized self-starter to join our Regulatory and Licensing team. The successful candidate is someone with a deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the crypto-asset industry in Central America and who is excited by the opportunity to apply their existing regulatory experience in an exciting and dynamic business environment. 

The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Regulatory Affairs & Licensing – Latin America, serving as the primary point of contact for regulatory and licensing matters within Central America. This is a senior position designed for professionals with proven experience engaging with or working within financial regulators, supervisory authorities, or policy-making bodies. The ideal candidate combines strategic insight with hands-on execution, demonstrates a diplomatic, solutions-oriented approach in navigating complex regulatory environments, and is able to anticipate regulatory changes and adapt strategies proactively to evolving market and legal environments. You will represent the company in regulatory discussions, contribute to regional initiatives under the guidance of the Head of Regulatory Affairs & Licensing – Latin America, and ensure local implementation aligns with the company’s broader Latin American regulatory objectives.

To succeed in this role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets including understanding the Company’s products and services, blockchain technology, crypto-assets and the regulatory requirements. Engage with industry associations, chambers, and other stakeholder groups to promote innovation and collaboration.

You will have a focus around translating regulatory requirements in Central America into clear and actionable strategic recommendations, managing relationships and communications between various stakeholders both internal and external to the business.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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 Central America 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.

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

• Must be a strong team player, and willing to be fully engaged with key stakeholders both in our company but also with our partners. Must have hands-on professional capable of working collaboratively and independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Fluency in English and native proficiency in the local language of the country.

• University degree.

• Advanced degree in Law, Economics, Political Science, or a related field preferred.

Important information for candidates
Recruitment scams have become increasingly common. To protect yourself, please keep the following in mind when applying for roles:

• Apply only through our official channels. We do not use third-party platforms or agencies for recruitment unless clearly stated. All open roles are listed on our official careers page: https://tether.recruitee.com/

• Verify the recruiter’s identity. All our recruiters have verified LinkedIn profiles. If you’re unsure, you can confirm their identity by checking their profile or contacting us through our website.

• Be cautious of unusual communication methods. We do not conduct interviews over WhatsApp, Telegram, or SMS. All communication is done through official company emails and platforms.

• Double-check email addresses. All communication from us will come from emails ending in @tether.to or @tether.io

• We will never request payment or financial details. If someone asks for personal financial information or payment at any point during the hiring process, it is a scam. Please report it immediately.

When in doubt, feel free to reach out through our official website.