Global Regulatory Affairs Lead - Crypto Policy (EU & UK)

OKX; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Token/equity participation

Job summary

OKX is seeking a seasoned leader to head Intergovernmental and regulatory affairs for the EEA and UK. You will shape regulatory strategy, engage regulators, and serve as the company’s representative in government and policy forums.

You will work with senior leadership across Global Legal, Compliance, and Product to embed regulatory considerations into business decisions, build relationships with regulators in multiple jurisdictions, and grow a high-impact government relations team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs.
• Experience in financial services or emerging technology preferred.
• Existing relationships with regulators in EEA/UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global government relations strategy aligned to business goals.
• Build relationships with regulators, government agencies, legislative bodies, and industry associations across key jurisdictions.
• Monitor, analyze, and interpret regulatory developments (MiCA, DORA, FSMA) for internal stakeholders.
• Represent the company in regulatory consultations, policy roundtables, and industry working groups.
• Develop the company's policy positions and draft regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and position papers.
• Partner with the wider Legal team and Compliance, Product, Communications and Business teams to embed regulatory considerations in decisions.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on geopolitical and regulatory risk.
• Lead and grow a team of government relations professionals.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Public policy

Government relations

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

OKX is seeking a seasoned leader to head Intergovernmental and regulatory affairs for the EEA and UK. You will shape regulatory strategy, engage regulators, and serve as the company’s representative in government and policy forums.

You will work with senior leadership across Global Legal, Compliance, and Product to embed regulatory considerations into business decisions, build relationships with regulators in multiple jurisdictions, and grow a high-impact government relations team.