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Tether.ioHead of Regulatory Affairs - Japan
Tether.io and associated entities are seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead operations in Japan within the Regulatory and Licensing division. This position reports directly…
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Tether.io and associated entities are seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead operations in Japan within the Regulatory and Licensing division. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Regulatory and Licensing. The person in this role will drive regulatory initiatives by engaging directly with policymakers, central banks, and financial intelligence units. The employer provides reserve-backed digital tokens across multiple blockchains, operates energy and Bitcoin mining solutions, advances…
Job Description
Tether.io and associated entities are seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead operations in Japan within the Regulatory and Licensing division. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Regulatory and Licensing. The person in this role will drive regulatory initiatives by engaging directly with policymakers, central banks, and financial intelligence units. The employer provides reserve-backed digital tokens across multiple blockchains, operates energy and Bitcoin mining solutions, advances peer-to-peer data sharing technology via KEET, and supports digital education initiatives. This remote role is suitable for an organized self-starter with extensive experience in navigating the regulatory landscape for crypto-assets, stablecoins, communication technology, and artificial intelligence in Japan. Responsibilities include building proactive relationships with regulatory bodies, monitoring legislative shifts, delivering risk assessments, and collaborating across internal divisions including legal, compliance, and product teams.
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain proactive relationships with central banks, regulators, policymakers, and financial intelligence units
- Track regulatory changes affecting Tether and related companies in Japan
- Represent the organization at regulatory dialogues, workshops, industry roundtables, and consultations
- Draft policy submissions, comment letters, and briefing papers matching global regulatory strategies
- Identify methods to shape developing frameworks toward innovation-friendly and risk-sensitive outcomes
- Deliver actionable regulatory and risk insights to internal teams such as legal, product, compliance, and commercial
- Assist with enterprise-level planning for new offerings or expansions by advising on regulatory enablers and constraints
- Contribute to executive briefings and internal reports concerning regional policy risks and regulatory trajectories
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of governmental affairs, legal, or regulatory affairs experience
- Experience within the financial services or crypto-asset sector in Japan
- Demonstrated history of engaging with government bodies or regulators to secure favorable policy positions
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulations to non-technical audiences
- Ability to manage stakeholders across multiple time zones and borders
- Experience in public speaking and representing organizations during regulatory discussions
- English language proficiency
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What is the remote work policy for this position?
The posting specifies that the role is remote.
Who will the Head of Regulatory Affairs report to?
This position reports to the Vice President of the Regulatory and Licensing division.
What background is required for this role?
Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of legal, regulatory affairs, or governmental affairs experience, ideally within the Japanese crypto-asset or financial services industry.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
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