Manager, Policy & Government Relations

As Manager of Policy and Government Relations for APAC at Kraken (Payward), you will shape the financial services and web3/digital policy landscape across dynamic, fast-evolving Asian markets. You join a truly global policy team based in Brussels, London, Washington DC, and Singapore, working to advance an open, global financial system. Your initial focus will be Singapore and other key Asian markets.

What you'll do

• Lead the development of Kraken's policy positions across APAC and contribute to the comprehensive company-wide strategy
• Engage directly with key policymakers and regulators, starting with Singapore (MAS and other government bodies), the Philippines, Vietnam, South Korea and others
• Monitor, analyze, and advise internally on legislative and regulatory developments across the region, maintaining a global perspective
• Gain external visibility working with trade associations and other external players
• Partner closely with colleagues in the regulatory, compliance, communications, product, and engineering teams

What you bring

• 5-9 years of hands-on experience with financial services policy and regulation in APAC, gained at regulators or government bodies (such as MAS or peer authorities in the region), in in-house roles, political consultancies, or relevant trade associations
• An existing network in Singapore and ideally across the wider region
• Understanding of or interest in financial services and digital policy, including emerging regional frameworks for digital assets, payments, and stablecoins
• A team-oriented mindset, proactive and entrepreneurial approach, the ability to embrace a steep learning curve, and to face headwinds
• Comfort operating across diverse regulatory cultures and political systems, and willingness to travel within the region
• Passion for the industry and an interest in Kraken's offerings and its global impact

Nice to have

• Knowledge of payments, AML, cyber, or other financial services and digital policy frameworks in the region
• Experience with drafting responses to public consultations
• Exposure to Central Asian, Australian, or Middle Eastern regulatory environments
• Interest in international politics and the ability to explain it to a diversified audience
• Prior exposure to the work of international standard setters (IOSCO, OECD, FATF) and understanding of how their work relates to national and regional policies
• Regional language skills

About Kraken

Kraken, founded in 2011, is one of the world's longest-standing crypto platforms, trusted by over 10 million individuals and institutions globally. It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services for both individual investors and institutional clients. Kraken is part of Payward, a modern financial infrastructure platform built to advance an open, global financial system.