Manager Policy & Government Relations

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: Not specified
• Locations: Brussels, Dublin, London, and Washington DC

Kraken is seeking a Manager, Policy & Government Relations to join their team. This role focuses on shaping the policy and regulatory landscape in the EU & UK, advocating for responsible innovation in the digital assets space. Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values, committed to accelerating the global adoption of crypto.

Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory engagement, ideally within financial services (traditional finance or crypto).
• Knowledge: Deep knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory framework.
• Passion: Passionate about the cryptocurrency world and a learning attitude about new crypto-industry trends.
• Skills: Ability to draft policy documents and articulate complex problems related to crypto use cases.
• Network: A robust personal network within European and UK government bodies and policymakers, particularly within the crypto space, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of policy positions across the EU and the UK to influence policy outcomes.
• Educate policymakers, institutions, government bodies, and regulators on the acceleration of the digital asset space and Kraken’s role.
• Draft comment letters, consultation responses, and policy papers advocating for responsible innovation.
• Partner closely with colleagues in regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry influencers at the EU and UK level.
• Contribute to public discourse by participating in and representing Kraken at industry events, forums, and regulatory roundtables.
• Monitor, analyze, and engage on relevant legislative and regulatory initiatives across the EU and the UK.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and C-level executives to provide strategic advice on the impact of public policy developments.

Application Instructions

• Read Kraken Culture: Please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about the company's internal culture, values, and mission. (Link not provided)
• Familiarize Yourself: Familiarize yourself with the Kraken app. (Link not provided)

Company Information

• Company: Kraken
• Mission: Accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion.
• Values: Crypto conviction, mission-focused, rooted in crypto values.
• Products: Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.
• Commitment: Industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.
• Location: Fully remote (Krakenites in 70+ countries)