APAC Policy & Regulatory Lead for Digital Assets

Chainalysis; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Chainalysis is seeking a Head of Policy, APAC to lead policy and regulatory affairs across Singapore, Australia, South Korea and Japan. You will engage regulators, shape strategy, and advocate for digital assets, AML/CTF and financial crime frameworks.

You will partner with APAC leadership, legal, product and sales to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in products and go-to-market strategies, building relationships with MAS, AUSTRAC, FSS/FSC, JFSA and other agencies.

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, operating effectively as an advisor and counselor
• Track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory or government affairs initiatives that deliver enterprise-wide impact, including building partnerships between public and private sector entities
• Experience representing an organisation externally, including participation in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and public–private partnerships
• 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

APAC experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in public policy, international affairs, law, economics, or related field

Job description

Chainalysis is seeking a Head of Policy, APAC to lead policy and regulatory affairs across Singapore, Australia, South Korea and Japan. You will engage regulators, shape strategy, and advocate for digital assets, AML/CTF and financial crime frameworks.

You will partner with APAC leadership, legal, product and sales to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in products and go-to-market strategies, building relationships with MAS, AUSTRAC, FSS/FSC, JFSA and other agencies.