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Title: Director of EMEA Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Department: Global Policy & Research

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: London, UK

Reporting To: Liat Shetret

As our Director of EMEA Policy & Regulatory Affairs, you will serve as the authoritative subject matter expert on financial crime compliance in the digital asset ecosystem across EMEA. You'll provide strategic advisory services on regulatory developments, shape policy discussions with regulators, and ensure our clients stay ahead of evolving compliance requirements. Your expertise will directly influence product development, client success, and Elliptic's position as the trusted advisor for digital asset compliance across European markets.

You'll join a highly collaborative global team of subject matter experts across legal, regulatory, compliance, and technical domains - each bringing deep knowledge of digital assets and traditional finance. Together, you'll exchange insights, co-develop strategic guidance, and support each other on cross-functional efforts to deliver best-in-class solutions for our institutional clients. By contributing your unique expertise on financial institutions, you'll help strengthen a multidisciplinary team that is shaping the future of responsible innovation in the crypto and financial services ecosystem.

Working closely with large crypto-native institutions (such as exchanges, custodians, and infrastructure providers) as well as established banks and capital markets firms, you'll help shape strategic policy approaches and regulatory engagement. Your insights will play a key role not only in supporting clients as they navigate complex global frameworks, but also in identifying emerging opportunities, informing product strategy, and helping position our offerings to meet evolving institutional needs. By applying your regulatory expertise in a dynamic, client-facing environment, you'll contribute to a multidisciplinary team driving responsible innovation and the continued growth of the digital financial ecosystem.

What will you do?

• Serve as the primary subject matter expert on financial crime compliance and digital asset regulation across EMEA
• Provide strategic advisory services to internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and policy matters
• Develop and deliver authoritative content, including whitepapers, blog posts, regulatory updates, and industry/market analysis
• Build and maintain your professional profile through speaking engagements, social media presence, and industry networking
• Conduct client meetings, training sessions, and regulatory briefings in London and across EMEA
• Collaborate with product teams to provide expert guidance on compliance features and regulatory requirements
• Monitor regulatory developments across jurisdictions and provide strategic analysis for clients and internal teams
• Take ownership of key compliance initiatives and drive outcomes that support business objectives
• Support sales processes with regulatory and compliance expertise during client engagements
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that enhance our compliance capabilities and thought leadership

You'll be great here if you have

• Deep financial crime expertise: Substantial experience in anti-money laundering, sanctions compliance, and financial crime investigation
• Regulatory policy background: Experience working with or for regulatory bodies, understanding policy development and implementation
• Digital asset knowledge: Strong understanding of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, and DeFi protocols with focus on compliance challenges
• Content creation skills: Proven ability to create compelling, authoritative content for diverse audiences
• Collaborative mindset: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including fellow subject matter experts, to deliver integrated insights and solutions for institutional clients
• Strong communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to explain complex topics clearly
• Outcome-focused mindset: Track record of taking ownership and delivering measurable results
• Client-facing experience: Comfortable presenting to senior executives and regulatory officials
• Industry credibility: Recognized expertise and professional network in financial crime and digital asset compliance
• Subject matter expertise: Recognized as an expert in financial crime compliance with ability to provide authoritative guidance
• UK location: Based in London with willingness to travel and work from our London office regularly
• Market Infrastructure and Functioning: In-depth knowledge of trading venues, market participants, clearing and settlement systems, and the regulatory frameworks that support stable and efficient markets
• Policy Development and Implementation: Proven track record of shaping and implementing regulatory policies that support market integrity, efficiency, investor confidence, and financial innovation

Bonus Points for:

• Experience with stablecoins, RWA tokenization and their regulatory frameworks
• Previous consulting or advisory experience in financial services
• Technical understanding of blockchain analytics and compliance tools
• Advanced degree in law, compliance, or related field
• Multilingual capabilities
• Professional qualifications in compliance, legal, or financial crime (e.g., CAMS, ICA certifications)
• Experience as a regulator, in fintech or digital asset advisory roles

How We Work

• Hybrid working and the option to work from almost anywhere for up to 90 days per year
• GBP 500 Remote working budget to set up your home office space

• $1,000 Learning & Development budget to use on anything (agreed with your manager) that contributes to your growth and development

• Holidays: 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• An extra day for your birthday
• Enhanced parental leave: we provide eligible employees, regardless of gender or whether they become a parent by birth or adoption, 16 weeks fully-paid leave

• Private Health Insurance - we use Vitality!
• Full access to Spill Mental Health Support
• Life Assurance: 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries
• GBP 100 cryptocurrency for you!
• Cycle to Work Scheme