APAC Digital Assets Policy Leader

Chainalysis; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainalysis is seeking a senior leader to headline policy and regulatory affairs for APAC from Singapore. You will engage regulators, shape AML/CTF and financial crime policy, and guide product and go-to-market strategies with local regulatory expectations.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to ensure Chainalysis’ solutions align with evolving rules and public‑private partnerships across the region. This role requires deep APAC regulatory experience, outstanding communication with senior

Qualifications

• Significant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, or financial crime within financial services, fintech, digital assets, or related sectors
• Direct experience engaging with financial regulators and government stakeholders in APAC
• Strong understanding of AML/CTF, financial crime, cybercrime, or regulatory frameworks and their impact on technology-enabled businesses
• Proven ability to establish credibility, trust, and confidence with senior government officials and regulators
• Track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory or government affairs initiatives that deliver enterprise-wide impact
• Experience representing an organisation externally, including participation in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and public–private partnerships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy papers, consultations, and executive-level briefings
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, sales, and commercial teams in a global or matrixed organisation

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to key policy and regulatory stakeholders across Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Japan, including MAS, AUSTRAC, FSC/FSS, JFSA, relevant ministries, and law enforcement agencies
• Develop and execute market-specific policy and regulatory engagement strategies that position Chainalysis as a trusted partner on digital assets, AML/CTF, and financial crime
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and government officials, contributing expertise through consultations, roundtables, and public–private partnerships
• Represent Chainalysis in regional policy, legislative, and regulatory discussions, acting as a spokesperson on relevant issues
• Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations, proposed rules, and legislative reforms across priority markets
• Monitor regulatory and policy developments across the region and provide clear, actionable analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Partner closely with APAC leadership, government solutions, and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and advance strategic policy objectives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure products, messaging, and go-to-market strategies align with local regulatory expectations

Skills

Public policy

Regulatory affairs

Government relations

Financial crime

Stakeholder engagement

Policy communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in public policy / international affairs / law / economics

Job description

Chainalysis is seeking a senior leader to headline policy and regulatory affairs for APAC from Singapore. You will engage regulators, shape AML/CTF and financial crime policy, and guide product and go-to-market strategies with local regulatory expectations.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams to ensure Chainalysis’ solutions align with evolving rules and public‑private partnerships across the region. This role requires deep APAC regulatory experience, outstanding communication with senior