Director of Regulatory Affairs

⚡️ About Merkle Science
Merkle Science provides blockchain transaction monitoring and intelligence solutions for web3 companies, digital asset service providers, financial institutions, law enforcement and government agencies to detect, investigate, and prevent illicit use of cryptocurrencies. Our vision is to make cryptocurrencies safe and provide infrastructure for the safe and compliant growth of cryptocurrencies.

Merkle Science is headquartered in New York with offices in Singapore, Bangalore and London. The team has combined experience across Bank of America, Paypal, Luno, Thomson Reuters and Amazon. The company has raised over $27M from SIG, Beco, Republic, DCG, Kenetic, GGV and several others.

Job Overview:
 
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Regulatory Affairs to join our team at Merkle Science. This role will be pivotal in ensuring that our operations and products comply with all relevant regulatory requirements across various jurisdictions. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to navigate and influence regulatory developments.

Candidates will be ideally located in D.C. or New York in addition to individuals working in EST willing to travel to those locations frequently.

Responsibilities:
 
·         Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements.
·         Monitor and analyze regulatory developments and trends in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.
·         Advise senior management on regulatory risks and opportunities.
·         Build and maintain relationships with regulatory bodies, industry groups, and other stakeholders.
·         Collaborate with product, legal, and engineering teams to ensure that compliance requirements are integrated into the development of products and services.
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