International Regulatory & Policy Manager

Who we are

Born in 2014, Yoti is a digital identity and biometric technology company that makes it safer for people to prove who they are. Our technology helps millions of people securely prove their identity, age and other trusted attributes while giving them greater privacy and control over their personal information.

Today, more than twenty million people have downloaded the Yoti app. Our product portfolio has expanded to include digital identity, age assurance, identity verification, reusable digital credentials, eSignatures, AI-powered anti-spoofing technologies and authentication solutions that help organisations build trust online and in person.

We work with governments, financial institutions, technology companies, regulators and businesses around the world to help shape trusted digital ecosystems. As digital identity becomes increasingly central to financial services, payments, online safety and AI, we continue to develop products and contribute to policy that enables innovation while protecting privacy and security.

Purpose of the Role

This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, professional/ financial services and business strategy, supporting Yoti's international growth by helping the business anticipate regulatory change, identify commercial opportunities and engage confidently with customers, policymakers and strategic partners.

Working across international markets, with a particular focus on the United States, Europe and Latin America, the successful candidate will analyse legal, regulatory and market developments, contribute to policy engagement and consultation responses, and translate complex legal and technical issues into practical commercial insight

Role Dimensions

Reporting to the Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer, the International Regulatory & Policy Associate will work across Yoti's international markets and support colleagues across Product, Commercial, Compliance, Marketing and Executive Leadership.

The role combines legal and regulatory analysis, public policy, stakeholder engagement and commercial support, working with colleagues and external partners across multiple jurisdictions.

International travel may be required.

Principal Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse legal, regulatory and policy developments across key international markets, particularly the United States, Latin America and Europe.
• Identify emerging regulatory trends, commercial opportunities and strategic risks affecting Yoti, its customers and partners.
• Research and draft consultation responses, policy papers, position statements, customer briefings and thought leadership across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support Yoti's engagement with governments, regulators, elected representatives, trade associations, standards bodies, civil society and industry coalitions.
• Represent Yoti at conferences, industry events, customer meetings, working groups and policy forums, delivering presentations where appropriate.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including law firms, professional services, financial services, technology trade bodies and digital identity ecosystems.
• Work closely with Product, Commercial and Compliance teams to translate regulatory developments into practical guidance that supports product development, customer engagement and market expansion.
• Support awareness of domestic and international trust frameworks, certification schemes, accreditation programmes and emerging interoperability initiatives relevant to Yoti's products and services.
• Develop an understanding of emerging digital trust ecosystems, including reusable digital credentials, digital wallets, payment ecosystems, Open Finance, Smart Data and orchestration services, assessing their implications for Yoti and its customers.
• Collaborate with the Global Regulatory Intelligence Researcher to identify emerging policy trends and develop practical regulatory guidance to support client engagement.
• Support customer and partner engagement through the preparation of market analysis, regulatory briefings, presentations and commercial materials.
• Assist in planning and delivering stakeholder roundtables, workshops, policy events and customer engagement activities.
• Contribute to Yoti's external profile through articles, webinars, conference presentations and participation in industry discussions

Essential

• Law degree
• 5-8 years' post-graduation experience in legal, regulatory, public policy, strategic advisory or government affairs roles within an international law firm, professional services, financial institution, technology company, consultancy, regulator or trade association.
• Strong understanding of legal analysis and the ability to interpret legislation, regulatory guidance, consultation documents and technical standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal, technical and commercial issues clearly to different audiences.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with excellent judgement and attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in how regulation enables innovation, customer adoption and international market growth.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across legal & data protection, commercial, technical and policy functions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different jurisdictions and time zones.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Willingness to travel and attend out of hours events

Desirable

• Master's degree in Technology Policy, Public Policy, International Relations, Digital Regulation or a related discipline.
• Understanding of digital identity, identity verification, reusable digital credentials, authentication, trust services or digital wallets.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Familiarity with regulations for online platforms, financial services, payments.
• Awareness of international digital identity trust frameworks, certification schemes, interoperability standards and digital identity ecosystems.
• Experience working with government consultations, industry associations, standards organisations or policy forums.
• Understanding of or strong interest in AI governance, biometrics, cybersecurity, privacy and online safety regulation.
• Experience using AI-enabled research, knowledge management or workflow tools

What You'll Bring

• Intellectual curiosity and a desire to understand how technology, regulation and markets evolve together.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work across legal, commercial and technical disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with customers, policymakers, regulators and industry partners.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to balance legal, commercial and operational considerations.
• An interest in helping shape the future of trusted digital identity and digital trust and safety internationally.

What's in it for you? (Benefits will vary depending on where you are based)

• Flexible working with hybrid arrangements and core working hours.
• Performance-based discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical insurance.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Gratuity in accordance with local legislation.
• 10 days' annual leave plus 6 days' sick leave.(medical + via Oyster)
• 10 public holidays.
• Fully paid Selfie Time (equivalent to 5 days) each year for personal development, volunteering or community activities.
• Team and company events
• Annual learning and development budget, including conferences and professional development opportunities.

This is an opportunity to join a company at the forefront of trusted digital identity. You'll work on significant policy, regulatory and commercial developments shaping digital identity, financial services and digital trust, collaborating with governments, regulators, banks, technology companies acting as an Ambassador for Yoti to help build safer, more trusted digital ecosystems.

AI Usage during the recruitment process

Please read our AI Usage in Recruitment policy to know more about how Yoti uses AI in the recruitment process and our stance on how candidates can use AI during the interview process.

We believe in equal opportunities

It takes a diverse community of passionate, talented and committed people to build a simpler, more secure way of proving identity. We’re an equal opportunity employer, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, with different outlooks and

experiences.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we’re committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and accessible as possible.

If you have a disability or long-term condition and need any adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’ll do everything we can to support you and to enable you to bring your best self to our hiring process.

Pre-employment checks

If your application is successful please be aware that as part of our pre-employment checks, we will carry out the following checks

• ID and Right to Work checks
• Employment reference(s), for a period of 3 years or 2 prior employments (whichever is the greater)
• Qualification checks (where we require a qualification for a role)
• An Experian check which includes Civil and Criminal Records check

Talent Pool

If we consider that you might be suitable for other roles in the future, we will keep your details so we can contact you about these other roles. If you do not want us to keep your details for this purpose, please e-mail peopleteam@yoti.com or let us know at any stage of the recruitment process. For more information please read our Applicant Privacy Notice.