Head of Regulatory Affairs - Japan

Tether.io
Tokyo
Workplace: RemoteFull timeFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 8+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Stakeholder management","Public speaking","Regulatory affairs"]

Senior regulatory affairs leader responsible for shaping Japan’s regulatory strategy for crypto-asset and stablecoin activities. Lead engagement with regulators, translate policy objectives into regulatory requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable product expansion while managing stakeholder relationships across borders.

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Tether.io
Tether.io
5 months ago

Head of Regulatory Affairs - Japan

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Job Summary

Senior regulatory affairs leader responsible for shaping Japan’s regulatory strategy for crypto-asset and stablecoin activities. Lead engagement with regulators, translate policy objectives into regulatory requirements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enable product expansion while managing stakeholder relationships across borders.
Location: Tokyo
Workplace: Remote
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Sr. Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maintain proactive relationships with policymakers, regulators, central banks, and financial intelligence units relevant to the Company’s product and service lines.
  • •Monitor regulatory developments impacting Tether and affiliates companies in the country.
  • •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 and successfully realise opportunities to shape emerging frameworks in a risk-sensitive, innovation-oriented manner.

Key Requirements

  • •Minimum of 8 years governmental affairs / regulatory affairs / legal experience ideally within the financial services or crypto-asset industry in Japan.
  • •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 synthesize complex regulatory topics for non-technical audiences.
  • •Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across borders and time zones.
  • •English speaking.
Experience:8+ yearsFintechCryptoBlockchainDigital assets
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationStakeholder managementPublic speakingRegulatory affairs
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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