Head of Policy, North America

Chainalysis•Washington, DC

1d•$235,000 - $290,000

About The Position

Chainalysis is seeking an exceptional policy leader to build and lead our North America public policy strategy. Reporting to the Chief Policy Officer, you will own the company’s engagement throughout the U.S. You will drive Chainalysis’ strategy across Congress, the Executive Branch, U.S. regulators, and key policy stakeholders while helping shape the future of digital finance. A successful candidate will be able to leverage substantive policy expertise to develop positions on complex issues, influence policy outcomes, advise senior executives, and serve as a trusted external voice for the company. You will be a senior member of a team that operates at a massive global scale, and Chainalysis’ leader driving how the U.S. government and policy landscape can advance our mission.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in U.S. government policy programs in fast-paced environments, with demonstrated success winning on legislative and regulatory outcomes
Substantive experience in emerging technology, financial services, or national security policy; while prior experience in digital assets is helpful, we place higher value on leaders with intellectual curiosity and substantive ability who can quickly develop expertise in new technologies
A command of how Congress and the Executive Branch work, and how to strategically engage with them to advance Chainalysis business priorities
A track record of driving successful policy initiatives to achieve enterprise-wide results; as opposed to solely monitoring, this person will have actively shaped relevant policy
Demonstrated experience working with collaboratively with multiple types of cross functional teams throughout an organization to drive a goal forward
Experience creating executable plans with measurable outcomes from broad strategic objectives
A strategic thinking orientation with sound political instincts, not solely a subject matter expert
Experience working with lobbyists, trade associations, and coalition strategies
An understanding of and interest in digital assets
Excellent judgment and the ability to balance operating autonomously with leadership guidance inside of a fast-moving, high-stakes environment
Exceptional communication, writing, and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to translate complex regulatory and business concepts to a range of audiences

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in digital assets is helpful

Responsibilities

Lead the company’s engagement with Congress, the Executive Branch, U.S. regulators, and other influential policy stakeholders
Build trusted relationships with policymakers and key staff while advancing thoughtful, business-oriented policy solutions
Develop company positions on legislative, regulatory, appropriations, and public policy issues at the intersection of financial services, emerging technologies, and national security
Anticipate policy developments and translate complex legislative and regulatory activity into actionable business strategy and executive recommendations
Represent Chainalysis in meetings with policymakers and key staff, industry coalitions, regulatory consultations, conferences, and public speaking engagements
Prepare executive leadership for meetings with senior government officials through strategic briefing materials and policy recommendations
Partner closely with Product, Legal, Communications, Go to Market, and regional policy colleagues worldwide to ensure U.S. policy strategy is integrated within the business
Contribute to the development of the company’s broader global public policy strategy by bringing critical U.S. insights into international policy discussions
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on U.S. political, legislative, and regulatory developments
Work in concert with Chainalysis and Chainalysis Government Solutions (CGS) leadership and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and facilitate strategic policy efforts
Work with Communications to develop and publish thought leadership content, blogs, or op-eds to enhance Chainalysis's visibility in policy debates
Proactively strategize and identify opportunities for Chainalysis executives to engage with the U.S. policy and stakeholder environment
Manage U.S. lobbyists, trade associations, and third-party coalitions, guiding messaging and strategy at the working level
Attend industry events and represent the company in policy discussions, ensuring a proactive and consistent presence within the industry and with regulators
Build and maintain a robust network of policy stakeholders that amplifies Chainalysis's voice in key debates
Participate in meetings with customers to provide policy insights and serve as a thought leader in conversations
Prepare internal and external enablement materials and communications

Benefits

AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win.
We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done.
We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before.
Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.
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.