Head of Policy, North America
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Head of Policy, North America

Chainalysis

Job Location : New York,NY, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-06T01:13:21Z

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The Head of Policy, North America, will assume a strategic role within the Policy and Regulatory Affairs team at Chainalysis. This role is responsible for directing the company's engagement with US governmental bodies, shaping public policy related to cryptocurrency and emerging financial technologies, and acting as the Company's spokesperson both internally and with external stakeholders on US policy and regulatory matters affecting Chainalysis. The position demands a profound understanding of the digital asset regulatory landscape and the functioning of the U.S. government, as well as the ability to educate and empower stakeholders and advocate for policies that advance Chainalysis' business objectives.In This Role, You'll

  • Government Engagement
    • Serve as the primary liaison to key policy stakeholders within the federal government.
    • Create and implement a successful key stakeholder engagement strategy on policy and regulatory matters in the United States.
    • Foster relationships with Executive and Congressional members to develop champions for Chainalysis within both parties.
  • Industry Representation
    • Act as Chainalysis's spokesperson on legislative and regulatory issues.
    • Attend industry events and represent the company in policy discussions, ensuring an active presence within the industry and regulators.
  • Legislative Engagement
    • Draft comment letters in response to newly proposed regulations.
    • Respond to Congressional inquiries, prepare witnesses for testimony, and support legislative initiatives.
  • Oversight of External Engagements
    • Manage relationships with external lobbyists and trade associations, guiding messaging and strategy.
  • Policy Monitoring and Analysis
    • Track policy and regulatory developments that may impact the business.
    • Prepare analyses of these developments with actionable recommendations for the business (internally and externally).
  • Collaboration Across Teams
    • Work in concert with Chainalysis and Chainalysis Government Solutions leadership and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and facilitate strategic policy efforts.
    • Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing teams to align products and go to market with regulatory requirements.
    • Participate in meetings with customers to provide policy insights and serve as thought leader in conversations.
  • Communication and Advocacy
    • Prepare internal and external enablement materials and communications.
    • Develop and publish thought leadership content, blogs, or op-eds to enhance Chainalysis's visibility in policy debates.
We're Looking For Candidates Who Have
  • Advanced degree in Public Policy, International Affairs, or a relevant field preferred.
  • Professional experience related to digital asset regulation, public policy, financial crimes, cybercrimes, tax, traditional financial services, financial consumer protection or other relevant topics related to the Chainalysis business.
  • An understanding of and interest in digital assets.
  • Gravitas and the ability to quickly establish trust and confidence with high-profile government leaders as an advisor and counselor.
  • A proven track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory and government affairs initiatives to achieve enterprise-wide results; proven experience building partnerships and strategic alliances between public and private entities.
Technologies We Use
  • Google Workspace
  • Chainalysis data and tools
This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.About ChainalysisBlockchain technology is powering a growing wave of innovation. Businesses and governments around the world are using blockchains to make banking more efficient, connect with their customers, and investigate criminal cases. As adoption of blockchain technology grows, more and more organizations seek access to all this ecosystem has to offer. That's where Chainalysis comes in. We provide complete knowledge of what's happening on blockchains through our data, services, and solutions. With Chainalysis, organizations can navigate blockchains safely and with confidence.You belong here.At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We're ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here. We can't wait to meet you.Compensation Range: $140K - $195K

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  • Seniority levelExecutive
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  • Employment typeFull-time
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