Chainalysis - Head of Policy, APAC

• Serve as the primary liaison to key policy and regulatory stakeholders across Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Japan, including MAS, AUSTRAC, FSC/FSS, JFSA, relevant ministries, and law enforcement agencies • Develop and execute market-specific policy and regulatory engagement strategies that position Chainalysis as a trusted partner on digital assets, AML/CTF, and financial crime • Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and government officials, contributing expertise through consultations, roundtables, and public–private partnerships • Represent Chainalysis in regional policy, legislative, and regulatory discussions, acting as a spokesperson on relevant issues • Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations, proposed rules, and legislative reforms across priority markets • Monitor regulatory and policy developments across the region and provide clear, actionable analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders • Partner closely with APAC leadership, government solutions, and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and advance strategic policy objectives • Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure products, messaging, and go-to-market strategies align with local regulatory expectations • We’re looking for candidates who have: • Direct experience engaging with financial regulators and government stakeholders in APAC, particularly in Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and/or Japan • Strong understanding of AML/CTF, financial crime, cybercrime, or regulatory frameworks and their impact on technology-enabled businesses • Demonstrated understanding of and interest in digital assets and their regulatory, compliance, and enforcement implications • Proven ability to establish credibility, trust, and confidence with senior government officials and regulators, operating effectively as an advisor and counselor • Track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory or government affairs initiatives that deliver enterprise-wide impact, including building partnerships between public and private sector entities • Experience representing an organisation externally, including participation in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and public–private partnerships • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy papers, consultation responses, and executive-level briefings • Experience working cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, sales, and commercial teams in a global or matrixed organisation