Policy Lead - US
Full time - NYC Area (on-site or hybrid remote)
We are seeking a Policy Lead to drive our global policy strategy, strengthen relationships with regulators and policymakers, and position Kiln as a trusted voice in the staking and DeFi ecosystem.
Responsibilities
The Policy Lead will spearhead Kiln’s public policy efforts across key jurisdictions. Working closely with our Legal, Compliance, and Business teams, this is a high-impact role for a candidate passionate about shaping the future of Web3.
A new hire will take on all policy-related tasks, including strategic engagement with policymakers and thought leadership. The Policy Lead will play a pivotal role in public policy outreach, industry collaborations and internal strategy alignment.
Develop and execute Kiln’s public policy strategy for staking, DeFi, and blockchain, across key jurisdictions.
Identify and implement proactive strategies on policy issues globally that affect Kiln
Engage with government, regulators and industry groups on key policy issues
Work closely with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Product, and BD) to ensure business strategies align with evolving regulations.
Draft policy white papers, consultation responses, presentations and thought leadership materials.
Monitor and analyse public policy trends to provide insights to our internal teams on regulatory and policy developments and support Kiln’s public positioning on key policy matters.
Collaborate with external advisors and trade associations to strengthen Kiln’s policy influence.
Support internal regulatory training initiatives and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
At least 5+ years of experience in public policy, regulatory affairs or government role.
Strong knowledge of financial services and technology
Experience engaging with law makers, regulators and trade associations.
Experience advising Business / Product and Engineering teams to operationalise policy considerations as part of their business roadmaps.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear business recommendations.
Prior experience working with DeFi, staking, or blockchain-related policy topics is highly desirable.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving regulatory environment.
Experience in public speaking, policy advocacy, or contributing to regulatory consultations is a plus.
About Kiln:
Kiln is the leading enterprise-grade rewards platform that enables institutional customers to stake assets and integrate staking & DeFi functionality into their offerings. Our API-first platform provides fully automated validators, staking & DeFi protocols access, and comprehensive data and commission management.
With $15+ billion in crypto assets staked through our platform, Kiln has established a strong presence on Ethereum, managing over 5.4% of the network through 50,000+ validators — all with zero slashing events.
Kiln serves more than 140 leading customers, including Binance, BitPanda, Bitgo, Fireblocks, VanEck, and TrustWallet.
Our team of 100 ecosystem enthusiasts brings experience from industry leaders like Google, Circle, Ledger, Chainalysis, and other prominent technology and cryptocurrency companies.
We've raised $30M in total funding from prominent investors including 1kx, Crypto.com, Illuminate Financial, Consensys, Wintermute, Kraken Ventures...
Join Kiln and help us make the web more secure, stable, decentralized, and fair!
How Kiln will support you:
At Kiln, our values drive us: Technical Excellence ensures top security and usability; Innovation-Driven Meritocracy elevates groundbreaking ideas; Trust and Transparency build reliability through open communication; and People First keeps our team and clients at the heart of everything we do.
A fast-paced, bureaucracy-free work environment
Equity share options in the business: if Kiln succeeds, we all succeed!
Competitive salary
Flexible holiday
Flexible remote working
Choose your IT equipment
Internet connection: €50/month
Significant personal development budget (books, training)
Overseas tech conferences budget
Kiln is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including women or persons with disabilities.
Your interview process
Our thorough process ensures the best fit for both you and Kiln, and we strive to make each step valuable and efficient.
Recruiter Interview (45 min)
Take-home test (< 3 hours)
Technical Interview (60 min)
Core Values Interview (45 min)
Founders Interview (30 min)
Offer!
Your personal information will be securely stored in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and will not be shared with external parties. We comply fully with GDPR regulations to protect your data and privacy.
Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in your location. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!
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