Offer summary

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in financial services policy, including Congressional experience., Strong network within the U.S. policy community, especially in Washington D.C., Solid understanding of digital assets markets and related regulatory frameworks., Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adaptable to various audiences..

Key responsibilities:

Lead the development of advocacy strategies supporting Kraken's business goals.

Shape and articulate Kraken's policy positions on digital assets and financial regulation.

Engage with policymakers, trade associations, and other stakeholders to represent Kraken's interests.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to accelerate Kraken's growth.

Job description

Building the Future of Crypto

Our Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

What makes us different?

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

Before you apply, please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about our internal culture, values, and mission. We also expect candidates to familiarize themselves with the Kraken app. Learn how to create a Kraken account here.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

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The team

Kraken’s Policy & Government Relations team drives engagement with policymakers, government bodies, regulators, and industry partners to support Kraken’s mission and business goals.

We are hiring a Senior Manager, Policy & Government Relations in Washington, DC to join our global team. We are seeking a driven professional who has the ambition and experience to shape the policy and regulatory landscape in the U.S.

This role is an in-office position located in Washington, D.C.

The opportunity

Become a key player in Kraken’s global policy and government relations team, based in Washington, DC.
Lead the development of our advocacy strategies that support Kraken’s business goals and long-term mission.
Shape and articulate Kraken’s policy positions on digital assets, financial regulation, and emerging technologies.
Represent Kraken’s policy positions through engagement with policymakers, trade associations, think tanks, and other key external stakeholders.
Represent Kraken in public forums, industry events, and regulatory roundtables.
Build and maintain relationships with trade associations, think tanks, and industry coalitions to support coordinated advocacy.
Collaborate cross-functionally across our business with product, legal, communications, and engineering teams to accelerate Kraken’s growth.

Skills you should HODL

10+ years of direct experience with financial services policy, including Congressional experience.
Strong network within the U.S. policy community, particularly in Washington D.C., with a global mindset and ability to work seamlessly with team members across jurisdictions.
Solid understanding of digital assets markets and related policy and regulatory frameworks.
Proven experience contributing to public policy developments and fostering strong, trust-based relationships with government and industry stakeholders.
Clear and effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, adaptable across internal and external audiences.
Entrepreneurial and proactive mindset, with the ability to navigate fast-moving business environments.
Passion to drive transformational changes in global markets and alignment with Kraken’s mission.

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This job is accepting ongoing applications and there is no application deadline.

Please note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Kraken is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate all Krakenites for their diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions and unique perspectives. We hire strictly based on merit, meaning we seek out the candidates with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills considered the most suitable for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

As an equal opportunity employer, we don’t tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Whether that’s based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

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