APAC Policy and Regulatory Strategist
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Overview
CertiK is seeking an APAC Policy and Regulatory Strategist to monitor and analyze regulatory developments in the APAC region, producing actionable insights and supporting engagement with public sector institutions.
About the Company
Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem. Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.
Responsibilities
- •Regulatory tracking and horizon scanning. Monitor legislative, regulatory, and enforcement developments across key APAC jurisdictions, maintaining an internal tracker of consultations, licensing regimes, guidance, and policy signals relevant to digital assets and blockchain security.
- •Policy analysis and briefing. Produce clear, well-sourced briefs, memos, and explainers that translate complex regulatory developments into actionable insight for stakeholders.
- •Consultation responses and submissions. Research and help draft CertiK's responses to public consultations and requests for comment from regulators.
- •Regulator and public-sector engagement support. Report preparation ahead of engagements with regulators and the public sector and follow up on outcomes.
- •Law enforcement and capacity-building support. Support CertiK's engagement with law enforcement and public-sector partners, including the development of capacity-building and training materials, and the preparation of briefing packs for these engagements.
- •Market and go-to-market research. Build research dossiers and market maps for target jurisdictions — covering regulatory frameworks, market segmentation, licensing pipelines, competitive and pricing benchmarks, and prospect landscapes — to help CertiK understand regional needs and prioritize its efforts.
- •Ad hoc requests
Conditions
- •Competitive salary range of 75,000 - 100,000 USD per year.
- •Opportunity to work in a high-visibility role at the intersection of security technology and public policy.
- •Engage directly with senior leadership and influence policy decisions.
Requirements
- •Bachelor's degree in law, public policy, international relations, political science, economics, finance, or a related field.
- •Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in policy, regulatory affairs, financial regulation, management/strategy consulting, a think tank, a law firm, a regulator or public-sector body, or a compliance function.
- •A solid working understanding of financial regulation and/or the digital asset and blockchain landscape.
- •Prior exposure to regulators, central banks, international organizations, whether through employment, secondment, or engagement.
- •Excellent written and verbal English. Professional working proficiency in an additional Asian language, particularly for reading regulatory sources in the original language.
- •Strong research, synthesis, and analytical skills — the ability to work through primary sources (legislation, consultation papers, regulatory guidance) and extract what matters.
- •Familiarity with the APAC regulatory landscape and an ability to navigate differences across jurisdictions.
- •Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with limited supervision. Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.
- •Driven and resourceful and a proficient user of AI tools to work faster and sharpen output.
- •Working knowledge of blockchain, on-chain analytics, AML/CFT, or virtual asset compliance concepts.
- •Hands-on experience drafting consultation responses, policy submissions, or regulatory position papers.
- •An advanced degree (LLM, MPP, MPA, or equivalent) or a relevant professional certification (e.g., CAMS).