Manager, Policy & Government Relations - Remote
About the Role
We're hiring a Manager, Policy & Government Relations to join our team at Kraken and help shape the future of crypto. This remote position offers a unique opportunity to influence policy outcomes in Canada and drive the adoption of digital assets.
What You'll Do
- Develop Kraken’s policy positions in Canada to help influence policy outcomes.
- Educate policymakers, institutions, government bodies, and regulators on the evolution of digital assets and Kraken’s role.
- Draft comment letters, consultation responses, and policy papers advocating for responsible innovation in the digital assets space.
- Build and nurture long-term relationships with Canadian policymakers, regulators, and industry influencers.
- Monitor, analyze, and engage on relevant legislative and regulatory initiatives impacting digital assets and financial services in Canada.
- Participate in and represent Kraken at industry events, forums, and regulatory roundtables.
- Collaborate with regulatory, compliance, communications, and product teams to align policy strategy with business priorities.
- Provide timely updates and clear analysis to internal teams and senior leaders on policy developments.
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience in public policy, government affairs, or regulatory engagement, ideally within financial services.
- Strong knowledge of Canada’s financial services and digital asset regulatory landscape.
- Experience engaging with Canadian policymakers and regulators.
- Proficient in drafting policy documents and articulating complex topics about digital assets.
- A strong personal network within Canadian government and regulatory bodies is a plus.
- Willingness to travel to represent Kraken at events and conferences (up to 10% of time).
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.
Nice to Have
- Passion for the cryptocurrency world and a learning mindset about new crypto industry trends.
- Ability to build meaningful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary range of $120,000 - $150,000 per year.
- Fully remote work environment with Krakenites in over 70 countries.
- Opportunity to work with a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values.
- Access to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support.
- Dynamic and diverse work culture that celebrates unique perspectives and contributions.
This remote Manager, Policy & Government Relations role at Kraken offers a unique opportunity to influence crypto policy in Canada while working with a leading company in the digital assets space.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proven expertise in regulatory engagement within the cryptocurrency sector, specifically with knowledge of Canadian financial regulations and how they impact digital assets.
Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrated by a history of building relationships with government officials and advocacy groups, particularly in a remote work environment.
A strategic mindset with a focus on policy drafting and the ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into actionable insights for the company, ideally with over 5 years of experience in public policy.
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