Head of Regulatory Affairs - Americas

March 15

🐊 Florida – Remote

Although this job is listed in Florida, this company may be open to hiring remote in other states.

💵 $250k - $300k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Founded in 2014, Ledger is the global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 15% of the world’s crypto assets are secured through Ledger Nanos. Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in London, New York and Singapore, Ledger has a team of more than 900 professionals developing a variety of products and services to enable individuals and companies to securely buy, store, swap, grow and manage crypto assets – including the Ledger hardware wallets line with more than 4 millions units already sold in 180 countries.

hardware • smartcard • security • blockchain • bitcoin

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2014

📋 Description

• Build and maintain subject matter expertise of the changing regulatory landscape in the areas of digital assets, financial services and capital markets. • Advise business units and senior leadership on the development and adaptation of products, business lines and business models in light of existing or anticipated regulatory requirements. • Define and execute strategies to proactively influence the development of favorable digital asset regulation in North and South America. • Coordinate with the Global Head of Policy on identifying and reacting to significant public policy challenges and opportunities with respect to Ledger’s business priorities. • Build strong relationships with other regulatory professionals in the digital asset and traditional finance ecosystems, as well as with relevant governmental authorities and multinational bodies. • Lead the development of Ledger’s responses to regulatory proposals, solicitations and consultations. • Lead the response of Ledger to regulatory inquiries, examinations or investigations, and contribute to crisis response teams as assigned. • Represent Ledger’s perspective on regulatory policy through public speaking and written thought leadership. • 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. Prior crypto industry experience a plus • Knowledgeable about blockchain technology and the US and Latin America crypto-asset regulatory landscape • Knowledgeable about US and Latin American financial regulations, such as those applicable to crypto-asset service providers, payment services providers, E-money institutions, banks and custodians, securities and financial instrument issuers, and trading platforms • 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, such as those at regulatory agencies and international bodies, legislatures, and central banks • 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, and offer both practical and theoretical advice demonstrating knowledge of the product, technology, and good business instincts • At ease in a fast paced, innovative environment; comfort with ambiguity and confidence operating in environments that lack legal clarity • 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

🏖️ Benefits

• 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 so you can share in that success as we grow • 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