Head of Communications, Paxos

• 12+ years in communications with experience in senior leadership roles, including meaningful time in tech, fintech, or financial services; experience in crypto and blockchain preferred but not required
• Deep experience across multiple comms sub-functions (executive, corporate, policy/regulatory, internal, product), with clear depth in at least one and comfort overseeing all
• Proven ability to manage press and media relations and to define and execute plans that re-establish a company’s brand in key media and industry forums
• Track record of partnering closely with C-level leaders as a trusted extension of their voice
• Experience at fintech companies or banks, ideally with the last several years at a crypto-native or crypto-forward company (e.g., built brand and mindshare in crypto/fintech)
• Strong, existing relationships or demonstrable ability to build relationships with relevant finance/crypto reporters and outlets; ability to operate across US and international markets
• Confident, extroverted, humble personality with strong discussion and recommendation skills

Desirable

• The Head of Communications will build and lead Paxos’ communications strategy across executive, corporate, policy, internal and product communications
• This leader will own how Paxos shows up with the media, regulators, partners, and employees, re-establishing our presence in key conversations while supporting a highly regulated, global business
• Define and execute a long-term, global communications strategy that integrates executive, corporate, policy, internal, and product narratives into a coherent story for Paxos
• Lead media and press relations, including proactive storytelling and responsive reputation management, to return Paxos to a strong presence in key financial and crypto outlets
• Own company-wide internal and executive communications in partnership with existing internal comms and marketing, especially around high-stakes, regulated topics and major company milestones
• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO & the executive team, shaping narratives, recommendations, and decision-ready options on communications strategy and execution
• Use AI tools and systems to increase leverage in content development, research, and measurement
• Direct and coordinate external agencies, advisors, and cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality, on-message communications across regions and time zones