EU Head of Government Relations
France, Paris / Europe / Germany, Berlin / Germany, Frankfurt / Belgium, Brussels / Italy, Milan / Global
Operations, Strategy & Project Management – Strategy /
Remote
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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