Manager, Policy & Government Relations

Kraken; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraken, a leading company in the crypto space, is seeking a Manager for Policy & Government Relations in Washington, D.C. This role involves developing advocacy strategies and engaging with regulators to shape the policy landscape for digital assets. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience, a deep understanding of financial services policy, and excellent communication skills. Join Kraken in building the future of crypto.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of direct experience with financial services policy.
• Solid understanding of digital assets markets.
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support advocacy strategies to drive business goals.
• Collaborate with policymakers and key industry stakeholders.
• Execute a comprehensive public policy strategy.

Skills

Experience with financial services policy

Understanding of digital assets markets

Verbal and written communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Passion for global market changes

Job description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read theKraken Culturepage to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Kraken’s Policy & Government Relations team drives engagement with policymakers, government bodies, regulators, and industry partners to support Kraken’s mission and business goals.

We are hiring a Manager, Policy & Government Relations in Washington, DC to join our global team. We are seeking a driven professional who has the ambition and experience to shape the policy and regulatory landscape in the U.S.

This role is an in-office position located in Washington, D.C.

The opportunity

• Become a key player in our global policy and government relations team based across Washington DC, Brussels, and London.

• Support the development of our advocacy strategies that drive the company’s business goals.

• Represent Kraken’s policy vision externally by collaborating with policymakers, trade associations, think tanks, and other key industry stakeholders.

• Partner closely with colleagues in the regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams.

• Support the execution of a comprehensive, company-wide public policy strategy.

Skills you should HODL

• 7+ years of direct experience with financial services policy, including experience with federal financial services regulators.

• Solid understanding of digital assets markets and related policy and regulatory frameworks.

• Clear and effective verbal and written communication for a wide range of internal and external audiences.

• Team player with entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, with the ability to navigate fast-moving business environments.

• Passion to drive transformational changes in global markets and alignment with Kraken’s mission.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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