Head of Regulatory Affairs Europe (Digital Assets & Fintech)

About the role

Tether and its affiliated entities are looking for an organized self-starter to lead the Regulatory and Licensing team's efforts in the European Union. The role suits someone who understands the regulatory environment for crypto-assets and stablecoins, as well as legislation on topics such as communication technology and artificial intelligence, and who wants to apply existing regulatory affairs or legal experience in a dynamic business. You will work with regulators to turn the company's policy objectives into favourable regulatory outcomes, and report to the Vice President of the Regulatory and Licensing division.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain proactive relationships with policymakers, regulators, central banks and financial intelligence units relevant to the company's products and services.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting Tether and its affiliates in the country.
• Represent the company in consultations, workshops, industry roundtables and regulatory dialogues.
• Prepare briefing papers, comment letters and policy submissions aligned with the global regulatory strategy.
• Identify and realise opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-oriented way.
• Provide risk and regulatory insights to legal, product, compliance, risk and commercial stakeholders.
• Support enterprise-level planning for new products or expansions, advising on regulatory constraints and enablers.
• Contribute to internal reporting and executive briefings on regional policy risks and regulatory trajectory.

Required profile

• Minimum of 8 years of governmental affairs, regulatory affairs or legal experience, ideally in financial services or crypto-assets in the EU, preferably Brussels-based.
• Fintech or digital assets exposure is important.
• Experience engaging with regulators or government bodies, with proven success in securing favourable policy positions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to explain complex regulatory topics to non-technical audiences, with public speaking experience.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across borders and time zones.
• Team player, hands-on, able to work collaboratively and independently.
• English speaking; Brussels preferred, other EU locations open.