Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs – US

Job description

At Elliptic, we believe cryptocurrency will play a huge role in the future of value transfer, and we care deeply about helping to build this future. In order for cryptocurrency to flourish, it’s important to prevent criminal abuse of the technology. Elliptic is the global leader in detecting, preventing, and pursuing criminal activity in cryptocurrencies. Our clients include the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions and government agencies. Our unique platform gives us an unparalleled understanding of cryptocurrency capital flows, using a combination of network science and machine learning to aggregate and interpret vast quantities of transaction data. We provide anti-money laundering (AML) compliance software and investigative services to the leading participants in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Customers rely on us to analyse more than $150bn of their transactions every month, and include cryptocurrency businesses, major financial institutions, and federal government agencies. The company has a presence in London, UK, New York City, Singapore and Tokyo. We are backed by SBI Group, Albion VC, Octopus Ventures, SignalFire, Paladin Capital, Santander InnoVentures, and Digital Currency Group. Are you passionate, enthusiastic, and looking for an opportunity to grow your career in sales? Are you looking for your next challenge in an emerging and exciting market? If yes then we want to hear from you! The Impact You Will Have As Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs – US, you will lead Elliptic’s public policy and regulatory engagement strategy across the United States, the most consequential jurisdiction shaping the future of digital assets. Based in Washington D.C. or New York, you will be Elliptic’s most senior voice on policy issues across the Americas, guiding our approach to engaging with federal and state regulators, policymakers, Congressional offices, and international standard setters. You will help shape regulatory outcomes across the evolving US landscape, including the Clarity Act, stablecoin frameworks, FinCEN guidance, SEC and CFTC jurisdiction, and state-level licensing regimes, while ensuring our strategy aligns with the rapidly evolving landscape of crypto regulation, financial crime prevention, and digital innovation. You will join a global, cross-functional team of regulatory specialists and subject matter experts, working at the forefront of engagement with governments, regulators, financial institutions, and crypto native businesses. In this commercially oriented role, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to existing and prospective clients, helping them navigate regulatory complexity, adopt Elliptic’s solutions with confidence, and meet their compliance objectives. Your policy insights will influence go-to-market strategies, support business development, and directly drive customer success, product-market fit, and revenue growth across the Americas. Your leadership will be instrumental in establishing Elliptic as the most trusted advisor for regulated institutions and public agencies seeking to understand and mitigate risks in the digital asset economy. Key Outcomes - Lead Elliptic’s strategic engagement with federal and state regulators, Congressional offices, and public sector stakeholders across the United States - Shape and respond to emerging crypto and digital asset policy frameworks, including stablecoin legislation, AML/CFT requirements, and digital asset classification - Strengthen Elliptic’s regulatory voice and thought leadership through policy advocacy, content creation, testimony preparation, and external representation - Advise and empower internal teams with regulatory insights and analysis to drive product development, client success, and compliance strategy - Position Elliptic as the leading technology partner for US government agencies and financial institutions building trust in digital assets What You Will Do - Serve as the primary subject matter expert on US policy, regulation, and government affairs related to digital assets and blockchain technology - Provide strategic advisory services to internal teams and external clients on regulatory compliance and government engagement - Develop thought leadership through authoritative content creation, including policy analysis, regulatory updates, Congressional testimony preparation, and industry trend reports - Work with our Strategic Advisory team to build and maintain strategic relationships with key stakeholders across federal agencies (FinCEN, SEC, CFTC, OCC, OFAC), Congressional committees, state regulators, and industry associations - Represent Elliptic at industry conferences, regulatory forums, Congressional briefings, and executive meetings with senior government and financial services leaders - Collaborate with product and engineering teams to provide expert guidance on regulatory requirements and institutional client needs - Advise on regulatory developments and market trends affecting digital asset policy and institutional adoption strategies - Support business development and enterprise sales processes with deep policy expertise and government relationship leverage - Contribute to cross-functional initiatives that accelerate responsible adoption of digital asset solutions within government and traditional finance - Build and maintain your professional profile through speaking engagements, media commentary, social media presence, and industry networking What You Will Achieve in the First 6 Months - Supported early customer engagements that demonstrate Elliptic’s regulatory expertise and strengthen confidence in our brand, and have been cited as a key expert resource by top prospects and customers - Delivered consistent, high-quality intelligence and policy insights to global stakeholders internally and externally - Established Elliptic as a credible and proactive voice in the US regulatory community - Work with our Strategic Advisory team to build upon our trusted relationships with at key regulators, Congressional offices, or (e.g., FinCEN, Treasury,) - Contributed visible US thought leadership content (publication, panel, consultation, or testimony) tied to Elliptic’s mission - Embedded the US as a critical contributor within the global Regulatory & Industry Affairs framework You Will Be a Great Fit Here If You - 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, public policy, government relations, or compliance, with a focus on financial services, digital assets, or public sector engagement - Deep understanding of the US digital asset regulatory landscape, including federal frameworks (SEC, CFTC, FinCEN, OCC, OFAC) and key state-level regimes (e.g., NY BitLicense, state MTL frameworks) - Experience working within or alongside federal agencies, Congressional offices, regulatory bodies, or intergovernmental institutions - Strong existing public-sector network across US financial authorities, Congressional staff, and policy communities - Exceptional communication skills, with experience crafting policy positions, briefings, and public commentary on complex legal and regulatory topics - Comfort working at the intersection of technology, law, and finance, including the regulatory applications of blockchain analytics and crypto asset compliance - Proven record of influencing regulatory outcomes through advocacy and collaborative engagement with policymakers and institutions - Passion for shaping the future of responsible crypto innovation, financial integrity, and regulatory clarity - Uses Claude or other AI tools for commercial and policy tracking to drive revenue - Knowledge and familiarity with Federal AI Policy frameworks and bills. Bonus Points For - Former experience in a federal regulatory body, Congressional committee staff, or Treasury/FinCEN - Experience with stablecoins and their role in traditional finance and payments - Previous consulting or advisory experience in financial services or government affairs - Technical understanding of blockchain technology and digital asset infrastructure - Experience developing and delivering training and knowledge-sharing sessions - Experience working with international standard-setting bodies (FATF, Basel Committee) - Advanced degree in law, public policy, finance, economics, or related field - Professional qualifications in compliance or related fields (CAMS, CFA, FRM, etc.) - Experience in fintech, digital asset advisory, or crypto policy advocacy roles We know Diversity and Inclusion is much deeper than just hiring, but it is important for us to mention it here. We welcome and embrace individuals of all backgrounds and identities at Elliptic, and this is an ongoing priority for us.