Public Policy Strategist - Banking & FinTech

Pathward, N.A.; United States; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel up to 25%

Job summary

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Public Policy professional to support federal and state policy initiatives across banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance.

You will partner with internal stakeholders and external resources to deliver clear, compelling policy communications across earned media and stakeholder engagements. The role involves tracking legislation and regulatory activity, drafting internal memos and briefing materials, and supporting executive decision-making.

Qualifications

• Monitor, analyze, and summarize federal and state legislative and regulatory activity relevant to Pathward.
• Draft internal memoranda, issue summaries, briefing materials, talking points, and other written materials.
• Plan events and activities to support organization policy objectives.
• Frequent travel to perform role – up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and summarize federal and state legislative and regulatory activity relevant to banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance.
• Contributes to state public policy capabilities; liaise with associations and consultants; support advocacy.
• Draft internal memoranda, briefing materials, talking points, and leave-behinds.
• Administer PathwardPAC: tracking activity, solicitations, events, and filings.
• Engage in government, regulatory, trade association and coalition engagement; conduct background research.

Job description

Pathward, N.A. is seeking a Public Policy professional to support federal and state policy initiatives across banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance.

You will partner with internal stakeholders and external resources to deliver clear, compelling policy communications across earned media and stakeholder engagements. The role involves tracking legislation and regulatory activity, drafting internal memos and briefing materials, and supporting executive decision-making.