Senior Director, Policy and Regulatory Strategy, LATAM

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Full time
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Job Summary:

Circle, a leading financial technology company, is situated at the forefront of the revolutionary internet of money, facilitating seamless global value transfer akin to other digital data, cost-effectively and nearly instantaneously. This innovation presents extensive opportunities for commerce, payments, and markets, fostering global economic prosperity and inclusivity. Circle's infrastructure supports the utilization of groundbreaking advancements, such as USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, empowering businesses, institutions, and developers to capitalize on this significant transformation in the realm of money and technology.

Company Culture:

Circle places strong emphasis on transparency and dependability across all operations, particularly as the organization expands globally, entering robust jurisdictions. Guided by core values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity, employees are pivotal to the consistent progress of the company within a remote work environment that thrives on teamwork and innovation.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Director specializing in Policy and Regulatory Strategy for LATAM serves a critical role within the global strategy, policy, and communications team. Collaborating closely with legal, compliance, finance, and various departments, the position necessitates substantial engagement with key regulators in premier markets. Expected tasks include orchestrating analysis, engagement activities, and regulatory submissions to achieve successful licensing and operational presence in priority markets. Additionally, the Senior Director will oversee regulatory, policy, and other interactions to foster a supportive global regulatory ecosystem enabling the company's diverse range of offerings.

Furthermore, this role entails a meticulous tracking of the global acknowledgment and acceptance of digital currencies, blockchain-based payment systems, and cryptocurrencies, shaping well-informed market expansion strategies, regulatory negotiations, and competitive standing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design conversion strategies tailored to tier 1 and tier 2 regulatory compliance efforts, stakeholder identification, and market segmentation aligning with broader market expansion goals and regional growth targets.
  • Assess legal, regulatory, and licensing prerogatives in target markets including tier 1 and tier 2, in close collaboration with legal, compliance, and operational leads.
  • Spearhead market expansion initiatives and regulatory activities worldwide, with focused attention on priority markets.
  • Develop tracking metrics, reports, and decision-making resources identifying licensing, compliance standards, and regulatory demands for digital assets, payments, and other activities prevalent in pivotal markets.
  • Create thoughtful responses including information requests, feedback, and external stakeholder engagements.
  • Lead a dynamic global team dedicated to formulating strategy, policy, and communication efforts to cultivate a favorable market landscape for the company's offerings.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Over 13 years of experience in legal, policy, regulatory, and policymaking roles at the intersection of emerging technologies, financial services, and global markets.
  • Profound technical insights, policy acumen, and established relationships with top-level governmental bodies and regulation influencers influencing the future landscape of finance and payments.
  • Extensive expertise at strategic and technical levels in regulatory compliance related to payments and financial services sectors.
  • Detailed understanding of the policy, regulatory, legal, and licensing frameworks pertinent to payments, digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain-based markets in Latin America.
  • Proficiency or familiarity with Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite platforms.
  • Proficiency in written and verbal communication in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Circle is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, and we value diversity across our organization. We place no discrimination based on race, religion, nationality, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Furthermore, Circle complies with the E-Verify Program in designated locations as mandated by law.

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We believe in a future where digital dollars work securely around the world to create a more prosperous global economy for everyone.
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