Government Affairs Manager at Binance Nigeria

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 for people around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Government Affairs Manager

Location: Lagos
Department: Legal & Compliance - Compliance
Employment type: Full-time Onsite or Remote

Job Description

• 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 organisations to help educate the general public.

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.
• Experience working in fast-paced and dynamic professional environments; ability to exercise appropriate and sound judgement.
• Ability to write and translate complex issues into simple language suitable for a range of audiences.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.