Head of Intergovernmental & Regulatory Affairs - EU & UK

As Head of Intergovernmental and Regulatory Affairs for OKX in the EU and UK, you lead engagement with regulators, policymakers, and government stakeholders across the region. This high-impact, high-visibility role sits at the intersection of policy, regulation, and business strategy, and is critical to OKX's ability to operate and grow in regulated markets globally. You serve as a trusted representative of the company in government and regulatory forums, shape policy positions, and work closely with senior leadership to ensure regulatory strategy keeps pace with an evolving global landscape.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute a global government relations strategy aligned to the company's business objectives and expansion priorities
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, legislative bodies, and industry associations across key jurisdictions
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret regulatory and legislative developments including MiCA, DORA, FSMA, and equivalent frameworks, and translate their implications for internal stakeholders
• Represent the company in regulatory consultations, policy roundtables, and industry working groups
• Develop the company's policy positions and draft regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and position papers
• Partner with the wider Legal team as well as colleagues from Compliance, Product, Communications, and Business teams to ensure regulatory considerations are embedded in business decisions
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on geopolitical and regulatory risk
• Lead and grow a team of government relations and public policy professionals

What you bring

• 12+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, ideally with exposure to financial services or emerging technology
• Deep understanding of the global crypto and digital assets regulatory landscape
• Existing relationships with regulators or government officials in the EEA and UK
• Direct experience engaging with regulators, whether from industry, government, or a regulatory body itself
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex regulatory concepts for non-technical audiences
• Strategic thinking capability, able to operate at both policy level and practical, execution-oriented level
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities

What we offer

• Competitive compensation including token and equity participation
• Flexible, global working environment
• Direct access to senior leadership and meaningful influence on business decisions

About OKX

OKX is a digital asset exchange and Web3 platform founded in 2017, trusted by more than 50 million users in 180 countries. The company offers diverse products, solutions, and trading tools backed by Proof of Reserves, and is committed to building a more inclusive and open financial future through blockchain technology.