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Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas

Ledger
Miami, United States
Full time
$250,000 - $300,000 per year
Remote

Overview

Department

Legal

Job type

Full time

Compensation

$250,000 - $300,000 per year

Location

Miami, United States

Company size

Mature [ 50+ employess ]

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Manage emerging legislative and regulatory issues in the Americas, advising the business on compliant product offerings. Build subject matter expertise and influence favorable digital asset regulation.

Requirements

  • Minimum 8 years experience at a financial regulatory agency or policymaking body, or covering regulatory topics in the legal, fintech, or financial services sectors. Prior crypto industry experience a plus
  • Knowledgeable about blockchain technology and the US and Latin America crypto-asset regulatory landscape
  • Knowledgeable about US and Latin American financial regulations, such as those applicable to crypto-asset service providers, payment services providers, E-money institutions, banks and custodians, securities and financial instrument issuers, and trading platforms
  • Specific knowledge of AML/CFT and financial sanctions law and international standards is desirable
  • Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new regulatory subject matters and jurisdictions
  • Proven relationships with key stakeholders, such as those at regulatory agencies and international bodies, legislatures, and central banks
  • Fluency in English required; fluency in Spanish is strongly desired
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal; comfort with public speaking
  • Ability to independently lead and execute challenging engagements with the highest integrity and ethics
  • Collaborative team player with an ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
  • At ease in a fast paced, innovative environment; comfort with ambiguity and confidence operating in environments that lack legal clarity
  • Ability to prioritise and multitask; flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
  • Creative, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial
  • A good sense of humour and ability to not take oneself too seriously
  • Willingness to travel in the region
  • Willingness to register as a lobbyist if required

    • Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain subject matter expertise of the changing regulatory landscape in the areas of digital assets, financial services and capital markets.
  • Advise business units and senior leadership on the development and adaptation of products, business lines and business models in light of existing or anticipated regulatory requirements.
  • Define and execute strategies to proactively influence the development of favorable digital asset regulation in North and South America.
  • Coordinate with the Global Head of Policy on identifying and reacting to significant public policy challenges and opportunities with respect to Ledger’s business priorities.
  • Lead the development of Ledger’s responses to regulatory proposals, solicitations and consultations.
  • Lead the response of Ledger to regulatory inquiries, examinations or investigations, and contribute to crisis response teams as assigned.
  • Represent Ledger’s perspective on regulatory policy through public speaking and written thought leadership.

    • Benefits

  • Training: Get trained and gain experience in one of today's most exciting and growing industries
  • Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow
  • Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage
  • Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners
  • Vacation: 20 days of paid leave per year
  • Retirement: 401k with employer match
  • High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets, including Apple products
  • Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation
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