Head of Regulatory Affairs -Expertise in AI Governance & AI Policy (global exposure)

At Tether, we are not just building products, we are 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. Innovate with Tether: 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.

### Responsibilities - **Policy Advocacy, Monitoring, Analysis and Guidance**: Monitor, analyse and communicate changes in global regulatory policies, and advise executive leadership 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 where required. - **Regulatory Advocacy and Thought Leadership**: Leading or participating in regulatory agency interactions and advocacy work regarding legislation relevant to this field. Engaging with relevant regulatory authorities, industry bodies, collaborative communities, and policymakers to shape the regulatory landscape for AI and P2P. - **Regulatory Strategy Development**: As appropriate, leading the development and execution of regulatory strategies, identifying preferable market/s from which to operate, and to ensure the company’s readiness for compliance with relevant national and international regulations. - **Cross-functional Leadership and Product Development**: Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., R&D, legal, compliance) in both Tether and with our partners to integrate regulatory considerations into the design and deployment of AI models and technologies, as applicable. - **Thought Leadership**: Act as a thought leader both externally and within the organization, educating internal teams on regulatory issues, trends, and best practices in the AI and P2P space.

### Requirements - Proven experience in a senior regulatory role, ideally within the technology, AI, or digital industries. - Extensive Hands-on experience in AI regulation is essential (non negotiable). - Expertise on AI Governance & AI policy not only in Europe but in different jurisdictions (This is a must since this is a global role). - Strong knowledge of global AI regulations, data privacy laws (e.g., GDPR), and emerging trends in AI and P2P governance. - Legal, compliance, or policy background with a deep understanding of ethical AI principles is a plus. - Demonstrated understanding of decentralised, self-sovereign and locally executed AI/P2P architectures—and the regulatory implications of these models—distinct from traditional centralised platform approaches. - Demonstrated experience working with regulators and government bodies advocating and advising in a regulatory capacity, with demonstrated achievements securing favourable policy positions on behalf of another organisation. - Expertise in preparing complex regulatory documents and other major regulatory submissions, including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities. - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Law, Policy, Computer Science, or related fields. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesise complex regulatory topics for non-technical audiences. - Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across borders and time zones.

### Conditions - Competitive salary range of $175,000 - $272,300 USD per year. - 100% remote work environment. - Opportunity to work with a global team of experts in the fintech industry.

Tether Operations Limited is the issuer of Tether's family of fiat-pegged stablecoins, most notably USD₮ (USDT), the largest U.S. dollar-linked stablecoin by circulation and trading volume. It operates a blockchain-enabled platform launched in 2014 to facilitate digital use of fiat currencies, offering stablecoins backed by reserves and used for transactions across multiple blockchains in markets like cryptocurrency, DeFi, and cross-border payments.[1][3][7]