Head of Policy, North America

Salary: $140K - $195K Location Type: Remote Employment Type: FullTime

Position Overview

Chainalysis is seeking a strategic Head of Policy, North America to join our Policy and Regulatory Affairs team. This pivotal role will lead the company's engagement with US governmental bodies, shape public policy concerning cryptocurrency and emerging financial technologies, and serve as the Company's primary spokesperson on US policy and regulatory matters affecting Chainalysis. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of the digital asset regulatory landscape and US government operations, with a proven ability to educate and empower stakeholders and advocate for policies that align with Chainalysis' business objectives.

Responsibilities

Government Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison to key policy stakeholders within the federal government.
• Create and implement a successful key stakeholder engagement strategy on policy and regulatory matters in the United States.
• Foster relationships with Executive and Congressional members to develop champions for Chainalysis within both parties.

Industry Representation

• Act as Chainalysis's spokesperson on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Attend industry events and represent the company in policy discussions, ensuring an active presence within the industry and regulators.

Legislative Engagement

• Draft comment letters in response to newly proposed regulations.
• Respond to Congressional inquiries, prepare witnesses for testimony, and support legislative initiatives.

Oversight of External Engagements

• Manage relationships with external lobbyists and trade associations, guiding messaging and strategy.

Policy Monitoring and Analysis

• Track policy and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
• Prepare analyses of these developments with actionable recommendations for the business (internally and externally).

Collaboration Across Teams

• Work in concert with Chainalysis and Chainalysis Government Solutions leadership and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and facilitate strategic policy efforts.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to align products and go to market with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in meetings with customers to provide policy insights and serve as a thought leader in conversations.

Communication and Advocacy

• Prepare internal and external enablement materials and communications.
• Develop and publish thought leadership content, blogs, or op-eds to enhance Chainalysis's visibility in policy debates.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, or a relevant field preferred.
• Professional experience related to digital asset regulation, public policy, financial crimes, cybercrimes, tax, traditional financial services, financial consumer protection, or other relevant topics related to the Chainalysis business.
• An understanding of and interest in digital assets.
• Gravitas and the ability to quickly establish trust and confidence with high-profile government leaders as an advisor and counselor.
• A proven track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory and government affairs initiatives to achieve enterprise-wide results; proven experience building partnerships and strategic alliances between public and private entities.

Technologies We Use

• Google Workspace
• Chainalysis data and tools

Note: This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.

About Chainalysis

Blockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That’s where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what’s happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organ...