Government Relations - APAC

Binance; Hong Kong; Remote; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking a seasoned Government Relations leader to drive regulatory engagement across APAC markets from a remote-first base. You will develop senior-level relationships with regulators, represent Binance in industry bodies, and manage vendor contracts within the APAC GR function.

You will partner with Legal/Policy, oversee budget and P&L, and travel across APAC as needed to advance regulatory conversations and market access for Binance’s global platform.

Qualifications

• Background in government relations or policy advisory.
• Ability to open doors with senior regulators.
• Membership in regional financial industry bodies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication and credibility in new environments.
• Willingness to travel across APAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior-level regulator relationships across APAC.
• Establish Binance's presence in regional financial bodies.
• Engage GR agencies to access senior regulatory conversations.
• Represent Binance in stakeholder meetings and gather intelligence.
• Own full contract lifecycle for Government Relations vendors.
• Manage P&L for the APAC GR function and ensure compliance.
• Partner with Legal/Policy for regulatory matters.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder mgmt

APAC markets

Vendor management

Budget tracking

Commercial awareness

Travel willingness

Public affairs

Job description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with regulators and government authorities across priority APAC markets
• Establish and nurture Binance's presence in regional financial industry bodies and associations, leveraging existing memberships or building new affiliations
• Engage local GR agencies and advisory firms to secure access to senior regulatory conversations in markets where direct relationships are not yet established
• Represent Binance in stakeholder meetings, articulating the company's positioning and gathering intelligence on regulatory expectations and market access requirements
• Own the full contract lifecycle for Government Relations vendors and consultancy partnerships
• Manage P&L for the APAC GR function, ensuring all engagements are compliant and properly documented
• Partner closely with the Legal/Policy team to ensure a seamless handoff on substantive regulatory and policy matters

Requirements

• Proven background in government relations, public affairs, or policy advisory — ideally within a regional agency or consultancy operating across multiple APAC markets
• Demonstrated ability to open doors and secure conversations with senior regulators, even without pre-existing personal relationships
• Existing membership in or working relationships with regional financial industry bodies and associations
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly in unfamiliar environments
• High comfort level with administrative and operational responsibilities, including vendor management, contract oversight, and budget tracking
• Willingness to travel across APAC

Why Binance

• Shape the future of finance
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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