Securitize

Securitize

Head of Government Relations

United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
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About the role

  • This is a high-visibility, high-impact role reporting directly to the President of Securitize.
  • Your mandate is to ensure that the rules, regulations, and statutes being developed today enable - rather than impede - the responsible adoption of blockchain technology in financial markets.
  • You will work cross-functionally with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Communications, and will serve as a member of Securitize's leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Build and execute Securitize's federal and state government relations strategy, with particular focus on the SEC, CFTC, FINRA, Treasury, and key Congressional committees (Banking, Finance, Agriculture)
  • Cultivate and manage trusted, long-term relationships with regulators, legislative staff, trade associations, and policy think tanks
  • Support and/or represent Securitize in public comment processes, congressional testimony, roundtables, and industry working groups
  • Develop and communicate clear policy positions, advocacy materials, comment letters, and thought leadership content in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Communications
  • Manage external lobbying counsel and coordinate coalition activity across industry stakeholders
  • evaluate and potentially lead the formation of or participation in industry trade groups or coalitions where Securitize's voice can drive outcomes
  • Partner with Product and Compliance to translate regulatory requirements and emerging policy trends into operational guidance and product roadmap input
  • Develop and communicate clear policy positions, advocacy materials, comment letters, and thought leadership content in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Communications; represent Securitize at industry conferences and in the media on policy topics
  • Manage external lobbying counsel and coordinate coalition activity across industry stakeholders; evaluate and potentially lead the formation of or participation in industry trade groups or coalitions where Securitize's voice can drive outcomes
  • (a) Securitize's key policy positions are well-defined and prioritized; (b) the right meetings with regulators and policymakers are consistently happening; (c) comment letters, position papers, and testimony are drafted and delivered with credibility and impact; and (d) follow-up activities are executed to drive optimal policy outcomes.

Requirements

  • 10+ years in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs, with meaningful experience in financial services, fintech, or digital assets
  • A track record of educating and influencing policymakers on complex or innovative financial technologies
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication - you can write a comment letter, a board brief, and congressional testimony with equal credibility, and you can make complex regulatory concepts accessible to non-experts

Nice to have

  • Prior experience on Capitol Hill, at a federal financial regulator (SEC, CFTC, OCC, Treasury), or in a senior policy role at a leading financial institution, fintech, or digital asset firm
  • J.D. or advanced degree in public policy, economics, or a related field
  • Existing fluency in blockchain and tokenization concepts and their regulatory implications
  • Strong existing network of relationships with senior regulators and policymakers in financial services
  • Securitize is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
  • All employment decisions at Securitize are based on job-related qualifications, merit, and business needs.
  • We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Benefits

  • Flexible Paid Time Off - Promoting a healthy work-life balance.
  • Equity Grant Opportunities - Share in the success and future growth of the company.
  • Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for you and your family.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Secure your financial future with employer-sponsored savings.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where you can build effective structure and process

Company info

  • Securitize, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $3.7B+ AUM (as of May 5, 2025), is bringing the world on-chain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and others.
  • Securitize, through its subsidiaries, is a SEC-registered broker dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and operator of a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS).
  • Securitize is a global, fully remote team consisting of top talent from the blockchain and financial services industries.
  • Having raised $170M overall to date, we are backed by some of the largest names in finance and technology, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Blockchain Capital, MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Sony Finance, Banco Santander, Coinbase, among others.
  • Securitize has also been recognized as a 2025 Forbes Top 50 Fintech company.
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