Binance is hiring a
Head of Government Relations

Summary

Join Binance's Government Relations team as a strategic leader in global policy engagement, working on high-level engagements with external stakeholders. This role requires extensive experience in EU region governance, blockchain, and cryptocurrency policy, and offers excellent career development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience working in the EU region leading a GR team or within government or political bodies, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations in the region
• Prior blockchain and/or cryptocurrency policy experience with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
• Prior blockchain and/or cryptocurrency policy experience with at least one key EU prudential regulator (central bank, financial services authority, etc.)
• Strong understanding of MiCA legislation and Level 2 measures
• Strong understanding of the crypto industry and technologies, the policy, and political environments that surround them
• Work experience at European Commission and/or ESMA strongly preferred
• Work experience at a blockchain and/or cryptocurrency-focused EU policy body or advocacy group strongly preferred
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the region’s social and political dynamics
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex technical and regulatory issues
• Ability to lead campaigns and to work independently as well as leading a team

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring of and engagement with developments in policy making and regional sentiment and their impact on the industry
• Lead MiCA and DORA consultation work, policy making and support implementation to business
• Lead policy engagement with ESMA and prudential EU regulators regarding blockchain-focused regulatory initiatives and implementation
• Oversee projects across a wide range of topics including regulatory outreach, engagement, and planning and coordinating events and meetings
• Collaborate with external stakeholders and field requests and queries from partners
• Engage with external stakeholders and help them understand major product developments, launches, policy changes, or technology updates
• Work cross-functionally with teams across legal, compliance, product, technology, communications and others to understand priorities and develop custom projects where necessary

Preferred Qualifications

Preferably French and English fluency

Benefits

• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities
• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless
• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects
• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire