What you'll do:

📍Help educate government officials, policymakers, regulators, central banks, and customers in the LATAM region on Ripple’s solutions and the company’s role as a fintech service provider. 📍Lead and coordinate the work carried out by Ripple's external public policy consultants in the LATAM region. 📍Monitor regulatory and industry developments in the LATAM region to advise on potential impacts to Ripple’s product roadmap. 📍Represent Ripple and manage relationships with Trade Associations in Latin America. 📍Handle relationships with civil society organizations (Think Tanks) that Ripple partners with in the LATAM region. 📍Assist in drafting comment letters and white papers that advocate for responsible innovation and adoption of emerging payment technology. 📍Assist in drafting thought leadership pieces on issues related to digital asset adoption and financial policy. 📍Assist in developing and driving a regulatory engagement strategy supporting Ripple’s growth and presence in the LATAM region. 📍Assist in drafting Ripple's comments on public consultations and information requests made by regulators, central banks, and governments in LATAM. 📍Cross-functional collaboration and ownership, including working with nearly every team at Ripple.

What we're looking for:

📍Fluency in English, Portuguese and Spanish required 📍JD degree preferred, and while not required would allow for greater interaction with the business team on commercial endeavors 📍MPP preferred, but not required. 📍10+ years of relevant experience working in tech, payments, and/or crypto related fields 📍The ideal candidate for this role has experience analyzing regulations and authorizing legislation as well as direct experience interacting with government officials 📍Excellent problem solving skills, judgment, communication and interpersonal skills 📍Excellent at collaborating with many contributors and cross-functional partners 📍Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines 📍Ability to present complex issues in a clear and concise manner (whether written or verbal) 📍Organized, meticulous, resourceful and flexible