Head of Regulatory Affairs Americas
Company: Ledger Enterprise
Location: Washington
Posted on: March 17, 2025
Job Description:
We're making the world of digital assets accessible and secure
for everyone. Join the mission.Founded in 2014, Ledger is the
global platform for digital assets and Web3. Over 20% of the
world's crypto assets are secured through our Ledger Nanos.
Headquartered in Paris and Vierzon, with offices in the UK, US,
Switzerland 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 6 million units already sold in 200
countries.At Ledger, we embody the values that make us unique:
Pragmatism, Audacity, Commitment, Trust and Transparency. Hear from
our employees how they shape the work we do .In this context of
growth, Ledger is seeking to reinforce its Legal Department, led by
its General Counsel, in order to ensure the business continues to
scale amidst an ever-changing regulatory outlook.As Head of
Regulatory Affairs for the Americas, you will report to the Global
Head of Policy (based in the US) and be part of a team composed of
dynamic and talented lawyers from different backgrounds and various
industries. You will be exposed to cutting-edge legal and policy
topics in the rapidly evolving blockchain and crypto industry.Your
Mission:
- 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.What we're looking
for:
- 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 is 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 prioritize 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.What's in it
for you?
- 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.We are an
equal opportunity employer for all without any distinction of
gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, social status,
disability or age.
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