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Bitfinex

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<div><div style="padding: 0; margin: 15px 0 15px 0">Description Founded in 2012, Bitfinex is a digital asset trading platform offering state-of-the-art services for digital currency traders and global liquidity providers. We're on a mission to create the most innovative cryptocurrencies exchange. This is a unique opportunity, a rare window of time at the tipping point of financial evolution. Much like the early days of the internet, blockchain technology faces complex new challenges and having the best team plays a pivotal role in success. Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world. So far our company has grown fast and stayed lean to secure its place as a leader in the space. If you get excited about being in an industry that is breaking new ground and have confidence you can conquer the most challenging feats we'll encounter, we want to talk to you. Join us, and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future. Position Overview Bitfinex and its affiliated entities (e.g. Tether) are searching for an organized self-starter to join our Regulatory and Licensing team. The successful candidate is someone with a deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the crypto-asset industry in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region, and who is excited by the opportunity to apply their existing regulatory experience in an exciting and dynamic business environment. To succeed in this role, the incumbent will continuously strive to self-develop and enhance their skill sets including understanding the Company’s products and services, blockchain technology, crypto-assets and the regulatory requirements in the APAC region. You will have a focus around translating regulatory requirements in the APAC region into clear and actionable strategic recommendations, managing relationships and communications between various stakeholders both internal and external to the business. You will report to the regional Lead within the Regulatory and Licensing department, and work alongside project managers and members of the wider business to execute on licensing initiatives in different parts of the globe. The types of work you will be involved in include: Regulatory Strategy Development : development and execution of regulatory strategies, identifying preferable market/s in the region from which to operate. Regulatory Advocacy and Collaboration : participating in regulatory agency interactions, engaging with relevant regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and policymakers to shape the regulatory landscape for crypto-asset service providers, advocating for policies that promote innovation while ensuring safety and compliance. Policy Analysis and Guidance : Provide analysis on local regulatory proposals, and advise the business on potential regulatory risks and opportunities, while driving initiatives to influence regulatory frameworks as well as monitoring for change across regulations to ensure proactive compliance. Regulatory approval process : contribute to the process of obtaining necessary license approvals in identified markets, where appropriate. Cross-functional Leadership : Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., legal, compliance, finance) to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and to proactively address emerging regulatory challenges. <ul style="margin: 15px 0 15px 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience within the financial services or crypto-asset industry. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Ability to apply knowledge of key regulatory frameworks in the MENA region both strategically and operationally and provide direction to resolve complex regulatory issues. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities, such as regulatory consultation response submissions. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Communication: Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in public speaking and representing companies in regulatory discussions. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Must be a strong team player, and willing to be fully engaged with key stakeholders both in our company but also with our partners. Must have hands-on professional capable of working collaboratively and independently, with excellent verbal and written communication skills </li></ul><ul style="margin: 15px 0 15px 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> English speaking, Arabic is a plus. </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> University degree </li></ul> Working Conditions <ul style="margin: 15px 0 15px 0; padding: 0 0 0 20px"><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Enjoy a highly fulfilling, mission-driven culture </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Flexible working conditions (100% Remote) </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Flexible working hours </li><li style="margin-bottom: 5px"> Travel may be required from time to time </li></ul></div></div>

Bitfinex

Policy and Licensing Advisor

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