Head of Government Relations

Binance is the leading global blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider whose suite of financial products includes the world’s largest digital-asset exchange.

Our mission is to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, mission-driven organization where opportunities to learn and excel are endless, then Binance is the place for you.

Our Government Relations (GR) team is responsible for high-level, strategic engagement with external stakeholders globally, including but not limited to, political office holders, governmental bodies, trade and industry associations, ministries, and non-governmental organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monitoring of and engagement with developments in policy making and regional sentiment and their impact on the industry

• Lead MiCA and DORA consultation work, policy making and support implementation to business

• Lead policy engagement with ESMA and prudential EU regulators regarding blockchain-focused regulatory initiatives and implementation

• Oversee projects across a wide range of topics including regulatory outreach, engagement, and planning and coordinating events and meetings

• Collaborate with external stakeholders and field requests and queries from partners

• Engage with external stakeholders and help them understand major product developments, launches, policy changes, or technology updates

• Work cross-functionally with teams across legal, compliance, product, technology, communications and others to understand priorities and develop custom projects where necessary

• Serve as the government relations and policy spokesperson for Binance Europe

Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience working in the EU region leading a GR team or within government or political bodies, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations in the region

• Prior blockchain and/or cryptocurrency policy experience with the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)

• Prior blockchain and/or cryptocurrency policy experience with at least one key EU prudential regulator (central bank, financial services authority, etc.)

• Strong understanding of MiCA legislation and Level 2 measures

• Strong understanding of the crypto industry and technologies, the policy, and political environments that surround them 

• Work experience at European Commission and/or ESMA strongly preferred 

• Work experience at a blockchain and/or cryptocurrency-focused EU policy body or advocacy group strongly preferredIn depth knowledge and understanding of the region's social and political dynamics

• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex technical and regulatory issues

• Ability to lead campaigns and to work independently as well as leading a team

• Preferably French and English fluency

Working at Binance

• Be a part of the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem that continues to grow and offers excellent career development opportunities

• Work alongside diverse, world-class talent in an environment where learning and growth opportunities are endless

• Tackle fast-paced, challenging and unique projects

• Work in a truly global organization, with international teams and a flat organizational structure

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Flexible working hours, remote-first, and casual work attire

Learn more about how Binancians embody the organization’s core values, creating a unified culture that enables collaboration, excellence, and growth.

Apply today to be a part of the Web3 revolution!

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