Regulatory Affairs and Licensing - Southern Africa Lead (100% remote)

Tether.io
Cape Town
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Public speaking","Stakeholder management","Teamwork","Negotiation"]

Lead regulatory and licensing initiatives for the Southern Africa region, coordinating with regulators, policymakers, and cross-functional teams to obtain regulatory authorisations and shape policy. Drive strategic regulatory engagements, monitor developments, and ensure regulatory risk management while working in a fully remote, globally distributed team.

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Tether.io
Tether.io
4 months ago

Regulatory Affairs and Licensing - Southern Africa Lead (100% remote)

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Job Summary

Lead regulatory and licensing initiatives for the Southern Africa region, coordinating with regulators, policymakers, and cross-functional teams to obtain regulatory authorisations and shape policy. Drive strategic regulatory engagements, monitor developments, and ensure regulatory risk management while working in a fully remote, globally distributed team.
Location: Cape Town
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Monitor regulatory developments impacting Tether and affiliates companies in the Southern Africa Region.
  • •Maintain active relationships with policymakers, regulators, central banks, and financial intelligence units.
  • •Represent the company in consultations, workshops, industry roundtables, and regulatory dialogues.
  • •Prepare briefing papers, comment letters, and policy submissions aligned with broader global regulatory strategy.
  • •Identify opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-oriented manner.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 5 years governmental affairs / regulatory affairs / legal experience ideally within the financial services or crypto-asset industry in South Africa.
  • •Experience engaging with regulators or government bodies advocating and advising in a regulatory capacity, with demonstrated achievements securing favourable policy positions on behalf of another organisation.
  • •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.
  • •Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in public speaking and representing companies in regulatory discussions.
Experience:5+ yearsFintechCrypto
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPublic speakingStakeholder managementTeamworkNegotiation
Languages:English

Company Brief

Tether.io
Builds tools and services to help companies hire, onboard, and manage remote or distributed teams across borders, focusing on payroll, compliance, and global employment workflows.
Industry: HR Tech
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