Head of Policy APAC

You will lead policy and regulatory engagement across APAC, represent the organisation in public-policy discussions, and build relationships with government and regulatory stakeholders. You will develop market-specific strategies, monitor regulatory developments, draft consultation responses, and collaborate with internal teams to align products and go-to-market activities with local expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison to policy and regulatory stakeholders across Singapore, Australia, South Korea, and Japan
• Develop and execute market-specific policy and regulatory engagement strategies
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators and government officials
• Represent the organisation in regional policy, legislative, and regulatory discussions
• Draft and coordinate responses to regulatory consultations, proposed rules, and legislative reforms
• Monitor regional regulatory and policy developments and provide recommendations to internal stakeholders
• Partner with APAC leadership, government solutions, and account teams to advance policy objectives
• Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Marketing to align products and messaging with local regulatory expectations

Requirements

• Experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, or financial crime
• Experience engaging financial regulators and government stakeholders in APAC
• Understanding of AML/CTF, financial crime, cybercrime, or regulatory frameworks
• Understanding of digital assets and their regulatory, compliance, and enforcement implications
• Ability to establish credibility with senior government officials and regulators
• Experience executing regulatory or government affairs initiatives
• Experience representing an organisation in regulatory consultations, industry forums, or public-private partnerships
• Written and verbal communication skills, including producing policy papers, consultation responses, and executive-level briefings
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, product, engineering, sales, and commercial teams