Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs – US
Core
Lead Elliptic's public policy and regulatory engagement strategy across the United States, acting as the primary subject matter expert on US policy, regulation, and government affairs related to digital assets and blockchain technology.
Role type
Senior IC Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs (US)
Builds
Regulatory strategy, thought leadership content, and trusted advisor relationships for US government agencies and financial institutions
Domain
Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, US Financial Regulation, Public Policy
Deliverable
client delivery | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
US digital asset regulatory landscape expertise, federal agency and Congressional relations, policy advocacy and thought leadership, regulatory compliance strategy, stakeholder management, cross-functional collaboration, public commentary and media engagement, AI tool utilization for policy tracking
Preferred skills
Former experience in federal regulatory bodies or Congressional staff, stablecoin framework knowledge, consulting or advisory experience in financial services
Technologies
AI tools (e.g., Claude) for commercial and policy tracking
Responsibilities
Lead strategic engagement with federal and state regulators, Congressional offices, and public sector stakeholders; Shape and respond to emerging crypto policy frameworks including stablecoin legislation and AML/CFT requirements; Develop thought leadership through policy analysis, regulatory updates, and testimony preparation; Advise internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and government engagement; Represent Elliptic at industry conferences, regulatory forums, and executive meetings; Collaborate with product and engineering teams on regulatory requirements; Support business development and enterprise sales processes with policy expertise; Contribute to cross-functional initiatives for responsible digital asset adoption; Build professional profile through speaking engagements and media commentary
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
