Director of Government Affairs

Required

• 4–10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, or advocacy, gained in-house, at a trade association, at a public affairs firm, or in government service.
• A self-starter with a founder’s mindset and is comfortable establishing and honing processes where little internal infrastructure exists
• Demonstrated track record of building and leveraging relationships with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders at the state and/or federal level.
• Experience developing and executing multi-state legislative or regulatory strategies.
• Experience engaging, directing, and managing outside lobbyists or consultants.
• Experience in fintech, consumer financial services, or payments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex financial and regulatory issues for diverse audiences.
• Sound judgment on messaging and public positioning; comfort advising senior leadership.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Willingness to travel nationally as needed.