Senior Policy Advisor - Geoeconomics and Digital Assets

Job description

We don’t just talk, we do. Lead the change with us. At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere. We are a global team of over 800 changemakers, operating in more than 40 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference. In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us. Role Summary Key Responsibilities Policy Leadership & Research Lead TBI's research programme on geoeconomics and digital assets. Develop original policy papers, reports and strategic analysis on digital assets, stablecoins, tokenisation and sovereign digital financial infrastructure. Assess how emerging financial technologies are reshaping geopolitical competition, monetary sovereignty and international finance. Translate complex economic and technological developments into practical policy recommendations for governments. Government Advisory Advise political leaders, ministers and senior government officials on digital finance policy and strategic implications. Support governments in understanding policy choices relating to sovereign digital financial infrastructure. Develop briefing materials and policy recommendations for senior decision-makers. Thought Leadership Position TBI as a leading global voice on geoeconomics and digital finance. Publish research, opinion pieces and policy commentary. Represent TBI at international conferences, roundtables and policy forums. Build relationships with leading academics, think tanks and international organisations. Stakeholder Engagement Build relationships across governments, regulators, central banks, multilaterals and industry. Convene expert working groups and policy discussions. Collaborate across TBI's policy, technology and delivery teams. Internal Leadership Provide subject matter expertise across TBI. Mentor junior colleagues contributing to the research agenda. Support the development of future policy capability in digital finance and emerging technologies. Team management and internal coordination Perform other duties and assignments as reasonably requested, supporting the successful delivery of TBI’s strategic objectives and operational priorities. Provide support and cover for colleagues during periods of leave, absence, or peak workload, ensuring the effective delivery of team and organisational objectives. Person Specification Experience & Track Record Significant experience in geoeconomics, international political economy, digital assets, financial innovation or financial policy. Experience producing high-quality policy research or strategic analysis. Experience advising governments, international organisations or senior policymakers. Strong understanding of geopolitical trends affecting international finance. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of: Digital assets Stablecoins Tokenisation CBDCs Digital financial infrastructure Financial market infrastructure International financial systems Geoeconomics Economic statecraft Emerging technologies and their policy implications **Please note that you must have an existing right to work in the United Kingdom to apply for this role. Closing Date: