Senior Director, Fintech Policy and Government Affairs

Financial Technology Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 200.000 - 225.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Parental leave

Flexible time off

Sick days

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

The Financial Technology Association in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Head of Government Relations to develop and execute an advocacy strategy before federal and state policymakers. You will represent FTA on legislative matters, build relationships with policymakers, trade groups, and industry coalitions, and help shape policy positions for fintech innovations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government affairs, bipartisan networks, and strong communications.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years in government affairs with senior roles on Capitol Hill or equivalent.
• Deep bipartisan relationships with financial services committees.
• Working knowledge of financial services law and regulation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing people and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful, multitasker, flexible and nimble.
• High level of organization.
• Outcomes-focused with measurable impact for members and organization.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute FTA’s annual government affairs strategy, aligned with board and member priorities.
• Provide guidance for engagement strategies across policy working groups.
• Coordinate cross-functionally across the organization to achieve objectives.
• Represent and protect the organization’s interests in legislative proceedings.
• Act as a subject matter expert on legislative matters concerning financial technologies.
• Maintain relationships with policymakers, legislators, staff, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Attend and participate in conferences, retreats, and forums.
• Build and lead coalitions with peer trade groups and industry allies.
• Run member working groups and keep members informed with timely intelligence.
• Manage outside lobbying firms and consultants, including budget and performance.
• Oversee and manage state government relations team and state efforts.
• Ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure and ethics rules.

Kenntnisse

Capitol Hill experience

Bipartisan relationships

Communication skills

People management

Organizational skills

Policy analysis

Jobbeschreibung

The Financial Technology Association in Washington, DC seeks a seasoned Head of Government Relations to develop and execute an advocacy strategy before federal and state policymakers. You will represent FTA on legislative matters, build relationships with policymakers, trade groups, and industry coalitions, and help shape policy positions for fintech innovations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in government affairs, bipartisan networks, and strong communications.