Government Relations - APAC

Binance; Singapore; Remote; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Binance is seeking a seasoned Government Relations leader to shape regulatory strategy across APAC from Singapore. You will engage regulators, influence policy discussions, and establish Binance's presence in regional industry bodies.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, contract oversight, and the ability to travel. You will partner closely with Legal/Policy to ensure compliant, timely regulatory outcomes while enabling business growth.

Qualifications

• Proven background in government relations, public affairs, or policy advisory across APAC.
• Capable of opening conversations with senior regulators without prior relationships.
• Existing memberships or relationships with regional financial bodies.
• Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in unfamiliar environments.
• Willingness to travel across APAC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Regulatory relations

Public affairs

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Contract oversight

Budget tracking

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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