At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and execute regulatory strategies for the crypto-asset industry in EMEA.
- Company: Join Bitfinex, a leading digital asset trading platform with a global remote team.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working hours, a mission-driven culture, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse teams and engage with key stakeholders globally.
- Why this job: Be part of a groundbreaking industry and help shape the future of finance.
- Qualifications: 5+ years of regulatory experience in financial services or crypto-assets.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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 at the tipping point of financial evolution. Our team is fully remote and globally distributed to capture the best talent from around the world.
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 will have a deep understanding of legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to the crypto-asset industry in the Europe / Middle East (“EMEA”) region, and will be excited by the opportunity to apply their existing regulatory experience in a 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 EMEA region. You will focus on translating regulatory requirements in the EMEA region into clear and actionable strategic recommendations, managing relationships and communications between various stakeholders both internal and external to the business.
The types of work you will be involved in include:
- Regulatory Strategy Development: development and execution of regulatory strategies, identifying preferable markets 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.
- Policy Analysis and Guidance: Provide analysis on local regulatory proposals, and advise the business on potential regulatory risks and opportunities.
- 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.
Minimum of 5 years regulatory experience within the financial services or crypto-asset industry. Ability to apply knowledge of key regulatory frameworks in the EMEA region both strategically and operationally. Expertise in preparing regulatory analysis including the preparation and execution of interactions with regulatory authorities.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with experience in public speaking and representing companies in regulatory discussions. Must be a strong team player, willing to engage with key stakeholders both in our company and with our partners. Must have hands-on professional capabilities, working collaboratively and independently.
English speaking, Arabic is a plus. University degree.
Working Conditions
- Enjoy a highly fulfilling, mission-driven culture
- Flexible working conditions (100% Remote)
- Flexible working hours
- Travel may be required from time to time
