Manager – Policy & Government Relations
Kraken
Manager – Policy & Government Relations
Kraken
Global cryptocurrency exchange with high liquidity
Payward - the parent company behind Kraken, NinjaTrader, Breakout, xStocks, Payward Services and CF Benchmarks - has spent the last 15 years building one of the most modern and globally accessible financial infrastructure platforms in the industry, built to advance an open, global financial system.
Founded in 2011, Kraken is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions across the globe. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.
We are looking for a Manager, Policy & Government Relations, APAC. APAC is a strategic growth region for us. You will be working on shaping the financial services and web3/digital policy and regulatory landscape across some of the world's most dynamic and fast-evolving markets. Your initial focus will be Singapore and other key Asian markets.
Become a key player in our truly global policy team based across Brussels, London, Washington DC, and now Singapore
Lead the development of Kraken's policy positions across APAC, and in doing so contribute to the comprehensive company-wide strategy
Engage directly with key policymakers and regulators, starting with Singapore (MAS and other government bodies), the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea and others
Gain external visibility working with trade associations and other external players
Monitor, analyze, and advise internally on legislative and regulatory developments across the region, keeping a global view
Partner closely with colleagues in the regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
5–9 years of hands-on experience with financial services policy and regulation in APAC, gained at regulators or government bodies (e.g. MAS or peer authorities in the region), in similar in-house roles, political consultancies, or relevant trade associations
Existing network in Singapore and, ideally, across the wider region
Understanding of or an interest in financial services and digital policy, including the emerging regional frameworks for digital assets, payments, and stablecoins
Team-oriented mindset, proactive and entrepreneurial approach, the ability to embrace a steep learning curve, and to face headwinds
Comfort operating across diverse regulatory cultures and political systems, and willingness to travel within the region
Passion for the industry and an interest in Kraken's offerings and its global impact
Knowledge of payments, AML, cyber, or other financial services and digital policy frameworks in the region
Experience with drafting responses to public consultations
Exposure to Central Asian, Australian, or Middle Eastern regulatory environments
Interest in international politics and the ability to explain it to a diversified audience
Prior exposure to the work of international standard setters (IOSCO, OECD, FATF) and an understanding of how their work relates to national and regional policies
Regional language skills are a plus
Unless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Payward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.
We may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. Results are considered alongside experience and interviews, and are not the sole basis for any employment decision.
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Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange that lets people buy, sell, and trade digital assets. It runs a global market where users can place orders to trade various crypto pairs, and the platform matches buyers and sellers to complete transactions. Transactions are processed with high liquidity for fast execution, and users can use advanced charting tools and indicators to analyze prices. Fees are competitive and can be very low, which helps traders keep more of their returns. Kraken emphasizes security with multiple protections to safeguard funds, and it offers around-the-clock support for users worldwide. The company serves individuals as well as institutional traders, and it continually adds new trading pairs to expand its offerings. Its goal is to provide a reliable, low-cost, high-liquidity market where people can access a wide range of digital assets securely and with helpful support.
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