Head of US Government Affairs
Head of US Government Affairs
Chainalysis is seeking an exceptional government affairs expert to define and activate our North America public policy strategy. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, 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 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 global scale, and Chainalysis’ leader driving how we can help US government agencies advance their missions.
In this role, you'll:
Own North America Policy Execution & Advocacy Strategy
- 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
Serve as a Critical Partner to the Business
- Partner closely with Product, Legal, Communications, Go to Market, and regional policy colleagues worldwide to ensure North America policy strategy is integrated within the business
- Contribute to the development of the company’s...