Head of US Government Affairs

About the role

Chainalysis is seeking a Head of US Government Affairs to define and activate its North America public policy strategy. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, the role drives engagement with Congress, the Executive Branch, U.S. regulators and key policy stakeholders, advising senior executives and acting as an external voice for the company. It is a full-time position.

Key responsibilities

• Own North America policy execution and advocacy strategy, leading engagement with Congress, the Executive Branch, regulators and other influential stakeholders
• Build trusted relationships with policymakers and staff, and develop company positions on legislative, regulatory, appropriations and public policy issues at the intersection of financial services, emerging technologies and national security
• Anticipate policy developments and turn complex legislative and regulatory activity into actionable business strategy and executive recommendations
• Represent Chainalysis in meetings, regulatory consultations, conferences and public speaking, and prepare briefings for executives meeting senior government officials
• Partner with Product, Legal, Communications, Go to Market and regional policy colleagues, and contribute North American insights to the global public policy strategy
• Advise executive leadership on U.S. political, legislative and regulatory developments, and work with Chainalysis Government Solutions and account teams to identify engagement opportunities
• Help Communications develop thought leadership content such as blogs or op-eds, and proactively create opportunities for executives to engage with the policy environment
• Manage U.S. lobbyists, trade associations and third-party coalitions, guide their messaging and strategy, and attend industry events
• Build a network of policy stakeholders, take part in customer meetings, and prepare internal and external enablement materials

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in U.S. government policy programs in fast-paced environments, with a track record of winning on legislative and regulatory outcomes
• Substantive experience in emerging technology, financial services or national security policy; prior digital assets experience is helpful
• Deep understanding of how Congress and the Executive Branch work, and a record of shaping policy rather than just monitoring it
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and creating plans with measurable outcomes
• Experience managing lobbyists, trade associations and coalition strategies
• Interest in digital assets

Required skills

• Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills, able to explain complex regulatory and business concepts to diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking with sound political instincts
• Ability to work autonomously while balancing leadership guidance in a fast-moving, high-stakes environment

The position uses Google Workspace and Chainalysis data and tools. Visa sponsorship is not available.