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 broader global public policy strategy by bringing critical North American 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 North American policy and stakeholder environment
Manage External Partnerships & Coalitions
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
We're looking for candidates who have:
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 managing and 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
Technologies we use:
Google Workspace
Chainalysis data and tools
This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship.
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