Head of Policy, APAC

The Policy and Regulatory Affairs team at Chainalysis advises both internal and external stakeholders on the forefront of digital assets and its constantly evolving landscape. Our job is to ensure the company continues its rapid growth by employing sound and efficient legislative and regulatory analysis to support operations at the company, working with public and private sector clients to understand the policy environment and comparative approaches, influencing government agencies and lawmakers, and shaping a groundbreaking industry as it matures and becomes more widely adopted. The Head of Policy, APAC knows policy and regulation related to emerging financial technologies like the back of their hand and is already an expert on regulations like the FATF standard for AML/CFT, market integrity and financial consumer protection rules. They'll be an advocate and educator for Chainalysis and the digital asset market as a whole. They have the ability, standing and network to lead the policy function across the region, representing Chainalysis, contributing to policy and regulatory debates, and supporting engagement with public sector stakeholders in particular. In this role, you’ll: - Serve as the primary liaison to key policy and regulatory stakeholders across Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Japan, including MAS, AUSTRAC, FSC/FSS, JFSA, relevant ministries, and law enforcement agencies - Develop and execute market-specific policy and regulatory engagement strategies that position Chainalysis as a trusted partner on digital assets, AML/CTF, and financial crime - Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators and government officials, contributing expertise through consultations, roundtables, and public–private partnerships - Represent Chainalysis in regional policy, legislative, and regulatory discussions, acting as a spokesperson on relevant issues - Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations, proposed rules, and legislative reforms across priority markets - Monitor regulatory and policy developments across the region and provide clear, actionable analysis and recommendations to internal stakeholders - Partner closely with APAC leadership, government solutions, and account teams to identify engagement opportunities and advance strategic policy objectives - Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to ensure products, messaging, and go-to-market strategies align with local regulatory expectations We’re looking for candidates who have: - Significant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, or financial crime within financial services, fintech, digital assets, or related sectors - Direct experience engaging with financial regulators and government stakeholders in APAC, particularly in Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and/or Japan - Strong understanding of AML/CTF, financial crime, cybercrime, or regulatory frameworks and their impact on technology-enabled businesses Demonstrated understanding of and interest in digital assets and their regulatory, compliance, and enforcement implications - Proven ability to establish credibility, trust, and confidence with senior government officials and regulators, operating effectively as an advisor and counselor - Track record of supporting and executing successful regulatory or government affairs initiatives that deliver enterprise-wide impact, including building partnerships between public and private sector entities - Experience representing an organisation externally, including participation in regulatory consultations, industry forums, and public–private partnerships Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing policy papers, consultation responses, and executive-level briefings - Experience working cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, sales, and commercial teams in a global or matrixed organisation Nice To Have Experience - Advanced degree in public policy, international affairs, law, economics, or a related field - Professional experience related to digital asset regulation, public policy, financial crimes, cybercrime, tax, traditional financial services, financial consumer protection, or closely related areas aligned to Chainalysis’s business - Prior experience working at or closely with regulators such as MAS, AUSTRAC, FSC/FSS, JFSA, or other relevant government agencies - Experience supporting regulatory strategy across multiple APAC jurisdictions - Experience managing external advisors, industry associations, or strategic policy alliances AI at Chainalysis AI is not a feature at Chainalysis - it is a new way of working. One that turns instructions into work done, and helps us move faster than the threats we're built to counter, and we expect our employees to take ownership of the output and ensure quality. As the world's most trusted blockchain analytics platform, Chainalysis sits at a rare intersection of proprietary data, regulatory relationships and crypto expertise that makes it uniquely placed to shape and lead the next era of AI-driven intelligence - and we expect everyone here, regardless of role, to be an active part of it. AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win. There is no substitute for your own curiosity. We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done. We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before. About Chainalysis Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's…