Manager Policy & Government Relations

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Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory engagement, ideally within financial services  - either traditional finance or crypto.
• Experience dealing with policymakers and regulators, with a deep knowledge of the UK and EU regulatory framework.
• You are passionate about the cryptocurrency world and, most importantly, have a learning attitude about new crypto-industry trends.
• Proficient in drafting policy documents and articulating complex problems such as the use cases of crypto.
• A robust personal network within European and UK government bodies and policymakers, particularly within the crypto space, is a plus.
• You have the ability to build meaningful partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders across all levels and backgrounds.
• Travel and join industry events and conferences to represent the Kraken brand, and are keen to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Based in Brussels, Dublin, or London, and you’re fluent in English.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of our policy positions across the EU and the UK to influence the policy outcome.
• Educate policymakers, institutions, government bodies, and regulators on the acceleration of the digital asset space and Kraken’s role.
• Draft comment letters, consultation responses, and policy papers that advocate for responsible innovation in the digital assets space.
• Partner closely with colleagues in the regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with policymakers, regulators, and industry influencers at the EU and UK level.
• Contribute to public discourse by participating in and representing Kraken at industry events, forums, and regulatory roundtables.
• Monitor, analyze, and engage on relevant legislative and regulatory initiatives across the EU  and the UK.
• Collaborate with internal business partners and C-level executives to provide strategic advice on the impact of public policy developments on the company’s operations.