Head of Policy and Regulatory Affairs – US
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
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