Government Affairs, Associate Director/Director Milano

Government Affairs, Associate Director/Director
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Binance is the global blockchain company behind the world's largest digital asset exchange by trading volume and users, serving a greater mission to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption and increase the freedom of money.

Are you looking to be a part of the most influential company in the blockchain industry and contribute to the crypto-currency revolution that is changing the world?

Our Government Affairs team is responsible for high-level, strategic engagement with external stakeholders globally, including but not limited to, political office holders, governmental bodies, trade and industry associations, ministries, and non-governmental organisations.

- You will be part of a diverse global Government Affairs team, working with different cross-functional teams to identify and analyse key policy issues, developments, and market sentiment.

This person will be expected to partner closely with local government officials and industry specific organisations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Track and analyse developments in policy making and national and regional sentiment and their impact on the industry.

- Manage projects across a wide range of topics including outreach, engagement, and planning and coordinating events and meetings.

- Develop and lead campaigns both in-country and regionally.

- Collaborate with external stakeholders and field requests and queries from partners.

- Engage with external stakeholders and help them understand major product developments, launches, policy changes, or technology updates.

- Work cross-functionally with teams across legal, compliance, product, technology, communications and others to understand priorities and develop custom projects where necessary.

- Serve as a spokesperson for Binance.

**Requirements**:

- At least 5 years of experience with civic engagement, government or political bodies, think tanks, public interest groups, or relevant industry associations in Italy.

- In depth knowledge and understanding of the country's social and political dynamics.

- Familiarity with the crypto industry and technologies, the policy, and political environments that surround them.

- Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex technical and regulatory issues.

- Ability to lead campaigns and to work independently.

- Ability to communicate effectively with external policy and company leaders on a professional level to bring across messages and drive high-impact conversations.

**Working at Binance

- Do something meaningful; Be a part of the future of finance technology and the no. 1 company in the industry

- Fast moving, challenging and unique business problems

- International work environment and flat organisation

- Great career development opportunities in a growing company

- Possibility for relocation and international transfers mid-career

- Competitive salary

- Flexible working hours, Casual work attire