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Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas

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Ledger

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Location:
United States, Miami

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Category:
Legal

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

Not provided

Job Description:

As Head of Regulatory Affairs for the Americas, you will report to the Global Head of Policy and be part of a team composed of dynamic and talented lawyers from different backgrounds and various industries. You will be exposed to cutting edge legal and policy topics in the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industry.

Job Responsibility:

  • Build and maintain subject matter expertise of the changing regulatory landscape
  • Advise business units and senior leadership on the development and adaptation of products
  • Define and execute strategies to proactively influence the development of favorable digital asset regulation
  • Coordinate with the Global Head of Policy on identifying and reacting to significant public policy challenges
  • Build strong relationships with other regulatory professionals
  • Lead the development of Ledger's responses to regulatory proposals
  • Lead the response of Ledger to regulatory inquiries
  • Represent Ledger's perspective on regulatory policy through public speaking
  • Assist the Global Head of Policy in managing outside consultants and membership organisations

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
  • Knowledgeable about blockchain technology and the US and Latin America crypto-asset regulatory landscape
  • Knowledgeable about US and Latin American financial regulations
  • 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
  • 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
  • Ability to think strategically and commercially
  • At ease in a fast paced, innovative environment
  • comfort with ambiguity
  • 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

Nice to have:

  • Prior crypto industry experience
  • Fluency in Spanish
What we offer:
  • 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
  • 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
  • Discounts: Employee discount on all our products

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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