Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs
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Overview
Join Elliptic as the Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, leading public policy and regulatory engagement strategy in the US, shaping the future of digital assets. At Elliptic, we believe cryptocurrency will play a huge role in the future of value transfer, and we care deeply about helping to build this future. In order for cryptocurrency to flourish, it’s important to prevent criminal abuse of the technology. Elliptic is the global leader in detecting, preventing, and pursuing criminal activity in cryptocurrencies. Our clients include the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions and government agencies. Our unique platform gives us an unparalleled understanding of cryptocurrency capital flows, using a combination of network science and machine learning to aggregate and interpret vast quantities of transaction data. We provide anti-money laundering (AML) compliance software and investigative services to the leading participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Customers rely on us to analyse more than $150bn of their transactions every month, and include cryptocurrency businesses, major financial institutions, and federal government agencies. The company has a presence in London, UK, New York City, Singapore and Tokyo. We are backed by SBI Group, Albion VC, Octopus Ventures, SignalFire, Paladin Capital, Santander InnoVentures, and Digital Currency Group.
What You Will Do
- •Serve as the primary subject matter expert on US policy, regulation, and government affairs related to digital assets and blockchain technology
- •Provide strategic advisory services to internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and government engagement
- •Develop thought leadership through authoritative content creation, including policy analysis, regulatory updates, Congressional testimony preparation, and industry trend reports
- •Work with our Strategic Advisory team to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across federal agencies (FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OCC, OFAC), Congressional committees, state regulators, and industry associations
- •Represent Elliptic at industry conferences, regulatory forums, Congressional briefings, and executive meetings with senior government and financial services leaders
- •Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements and institutional client needs
- •Advise on regulatory developments and market trends affecting digital asset policy and institutional adoption strategies
- •Support business development and enterprise sales processes with deep policy expertise and government relationship leverage
- •Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that accelerate responsible adoption of digital asset solutions within government and traditional finance
- •Build and maintain your professional profile through speaking engagements, media commentary, social media presence, and industry networking
You Will Be a Great Fit Here If You
- •10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, public policy, government relations, or compliance, with a focus on financial services, digital assets, or public sector engagement
- •Deep understanding of the US digital asset regulatory landscape, including federal frameworks (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OCC, OFAC) and key state-level regimes (e.g., NY BitLicense, state MTL frameworks)
- •Experience working within or alongside federal agencies, Congressional offices, regulatory bodies, or intergovernmental institutions
- •Strong existing public-sector network across US financial authorities, Congressional staff, and policy communities
- •Exceptional communication skills, with experience crafting policy positions, briefings, and public commentary on complex legal and regulatory topics
- •Comfort working at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, including the regulatory applications of blockchain analytics and crypto asset compliance
- •Proven record of influencing regulatory outcomes through advocacy and collaborative engagement with policymakers and institutions
- •Passion for shaping the future of responsible crypto innovation, financial integrity, and regulatory clarity