Manager Policy & Government Relations

Kraken Digital Asset Exchange; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading crypto exchange as a Manager in Policy & Government Relations. This role involves shaping policy and regulatory landscapes in the EU and UK, providing strategic advice, and engaging with key stakeholders. Ideal for a professional with extensive experience in public policy and a passion for cryptocurrency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public policy or regulatory engagement.
• Deep knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory framework.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of policy positions across the EU and UK.
• Educate policymakers on digital asset space.
• Draft consultation responses and policy papers.

Skills

Public policy

Government affairs

Regulatory engagement

Cryptocurrency knowledge

Drafting policy documents

Networking

Job description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read theKraken Culturepage to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Kraken’s Policy & Government Relations team manages relationships with policymakers, government bodies, regulators, and institutions. We provide strategic guidance and support policy initiatives that impact Kraken’s operations and the broader crypto space.

We are looking for a new Manager, Policy & Government Relations to join our team based across Brussels, Dublin, London, and Washington DC. We are seeking a driven professional who has the ambition to shape the policy and regulatory landscape in the EU & UK. In this role, you will provide strategic advice on the impact of public policy developments, represent Kraken at events and panels, and nurture relationships within the European landscape while keeping a global view.

Reporting to a senior leader, this individual contributor role offers a unique opportunity for a motivated professional eager to shape the future of crypto while working with a top-tier brand.

The opportunity

• Lead the development of our policy positions across the EU and the UK to influence the policy outcome.

• 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 that advocate for responsible innovation in the digital assets space.

• Partner closely with colleagues in the 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 on the company’s operations.

Skills you should HODL

• 7+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory engagement, ideally within financial services - either traditional finance or crypto.

• Experience dealing with policymakers and regulators, with a deep knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory framework.

• You are passionate about the cryptocurrency world and, most importantly, have a learning attitude about new crypto-industry trends.

• Proficient in drafting policy documents and articulating complex problems such as the use cases of crypto.

• A robust personal network within European and UK government bodies and policymakers, particularly within the crypto space, is a plus.

• You have the ability to build meaningful partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders across all levels and backgrounds.

• Travel and join industry events and conferences to represent the Kraken brand, and are keen to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Based in Brussels, Dublin, or London, and you’re fluent in English.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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