Summary

The team

Kraken’s Policy & Government Relations team drives engagement with policymakers, government bodies, regulators, and industry partners to support Kraken’s mission and business goals.

We are hiring a Manager, Policy & Government Relations in Washington, DC to join our global team. We are seeking a driven professional who has the ambition and experience to shape the policy and regulatory landscape in the U.S.

This role is an in-office position located in Washington, D.C.

The opportunity

1. Become a key player in our global policy and government relations team based across Washington DC, Brussels, and London.
2. Support the development of our advocacy strategies that drive the company’s business goals.
3. Represent Kraken’s policy vision externally by collaborating with policymakers, trade associations, think tanks, and other key industry stakeholders.
4. Partner closely with colleagues in the regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams.
5. Support the execution of a comprehensive, company-wide public policy strategy.

Skills you should HODL

1. 7+ years of direct experience with financial services policy, including experience with federal financial services regulators.
2. Solid understanding of digital assets markets and related policy and regulatory frameworks.
3. Clear and effective verbal and written communication for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
4. Team player with entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, with the ability to navigate fast-moving business environments. 
5. Passion to drive transformational changes in global markets and alignment with Kraken’s mission.

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Legal Consulting