Head of Intergovernmental & Regulatory Affairs - EU & UK

The role

This role leads intergovernmental and regulatory affairs for OKX in the EEA and UK. You will lead engagement with regulators, policymakers, and government stakeholders to shape policy positions and regulatory strategy.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a global government relations strategy aligned to business objectives
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, legislative bodies, and industry associations
• Monitor, analyse, and interpret regulatory and legislative developments
• Represent the company in regulatory consultations, policy roundtables, and industry working groups
• Develop policy positions and draft regulatory submissions, consultation responses, and position papers
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, Communications and Business teams
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on geopolitical and regulatory risk
• Lead and grow a team of government relations and public policy professionals

Required qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs
• Deep understanding of the global crypto and digital assets regulatory landscape
• Existing relationships with regulators or government officials in EEA and UK
• Experience engaging directly with regulators
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker who can operate at both a policy level and a practical, execution-oriented level
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment with competing priorities

Nice to have

• exposure to financial services or emerging technology

Benefits

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

About the company

OKX is a digital asset exchange, Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystem founded in 2017. It serves more than 50 million users in 180 countries globally.