Government Affairs Director

The Role: 

The Director Government Affairs & Public Policy is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading the companys engagement with U.S. policymakers and regulators and as needed state and international policymakers and regulators on issues affecting the Company and Bitcoin and digital assets. This role will develop and execute the companys government affairs and public policy strategy. 

Reporting to the EVP General Counsel and based in Tysons Corner VA the Director will build and manage relationships with key regulators (such as the SEC CFTC Treasury and IRS) members of Congress and their staff and other key stakeholders. The Director will manage external lobbyists lobbying firms and consultants. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Build and oversee the Companys government affairs and public policy strategy in conjunction with the executive legal and finance teams and Board of Directors as applicable. Develop and refine the companys public policy positions on digital assets capital markets tax and related financial/regulatory topics. 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with SEC and CFTC commissioners senior staff and advisors; Department of the Treasury and IRS officials and staff; and other relevant federal state and international regulators. 

• Monitor analyze and help shape regulatory initiatives rulemakings and guidance impacting digital assets capital markets tax and financial services. 

• Build and maintain relationships with key Senators Representatives and congressional staff; and local state and international officials and legislators. 

• Serve as the Companys primary point of contact for relevant committees including the Senate Finance Committee; Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee; Senate Agriculture Nutrition and Forestry Committee; House Financial Services Committee; and House Agriculture Committee. 

• Track and analyze proposed legislation and hearings impacting digital assets capital markets tax and financial services; provide concise briefings and recommendations to internal stakeholders. 

• Propose draft and advocate for legislation regulatory guidance and policy frameworks that support the Companys objectives. 

• Prepare policy briefs talking points testimony and related materials for internal leadership and external stakeholders. 

• Engage with trade associations industry coalitions and think tanks to advance aligned policy goals. 

• Identify engage and manage external lobbyists lobbying firms and policy consultants; oversee scope performance and budgets. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelors degree in public policy political science law economics business or a related field. 

• 7 years of experience in government affairs public policy regulatory affairs or a closely related function preferably within financial services capital markets fintech or digital assets.  

• Demonstrated experience working with or within federal agencies and/or Congress (e.g. SEC CFTC Treasury IRS or relevant committees). 

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with policymakers regulators and congressional staff. 

• Strong understanding of U.S. legislative and regulatory processes particularly in securities commodities tax and financial regulation. 

• Experience drafting analyzing and advocating for legislation regulatory proposals or formal policy positions. 

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a bipartisan nonpartisan manner and to work constructively with both sides of the aisle. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present complex issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• In-house government affairs experience strongly preferred. 

• Registered lobbyist status or prior experience serving as a registered lobbyist or willingness and ability to register as required. 

• JD or advanced degree in law public policy or a related discipline. 

• Direct experience with digital assets cryptocurrencies blockchain or related market structure and regulation. 

• Experience with state and/or international financial regulation and policy.