Director, Policy and Government Affairs

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The Role:
We are seeking an experienced government affairs leader to build awareness of SoFi's mission, products, and social good initiatives among policy elites and strengthen the company's understanding of the U.S. policy environment. The Director, Policy and Government Affairs will partner across our business units and central legal, regulatory affairs, and communications teams to develop and implement policy engagement programs that support our mission and our ability to better serve members and clients.
This role requires a keen understanding of the U.S. regulatory and political landscape surrounding fintech and traditional financial services firms, as well as proven experience applying this knowledge for companies operating in the category. The Director, Policy and Government Affairs will be based in Washington, DC.
What you'll do:

• Represent SoFi in engagement with U.S. policymakers and build relationships with priority stakeholders in the legislative and executive branches
• Review legislation and proposed regulations to assess potential impact on SoFi
• Provide timely updates on how policy and political landscape impact SoFi
• Develop and implement engagement programs surrounding legislation, proposed regulations, and other policy developments
• Manage external lobbying firms and engagement with industry and trade groups
• Build and strengthen relationships with advocacy organizations engaged on topics important to SoFi's business

What you'll need:

• At least 10+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, and/or politics, with strong preference for experience working on financial services and fintech issues
• Proven track record of developing and implementing proactive and reactive policy engagement programs on behalf of financial services and/or fintech companies
• Strong knowledge of and relationships with policymakers, advocates, trade groups, and others working on financial services and fintech issues
• Experience building and shaping teams from scratch
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Bachelor's degree

Preferred Location:

• Washington, DC

Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
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