Senior Public Policy Lead, Banking & Fintech (Remote)

Pathward, National Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathward, National Association is hiring a Senior Public Policy Associate to support its Public Policy function on issues affecting banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance. The role will monitor legislation, prepare briefing materials, coordinate with consultants and stakeholder groups, and help manage PAC and lobbying processes.

This is a remote position for candidates in the Washington, DC area with occasional in-person engagements and periodic travel for state policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, or related field.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.
• Experience on Capitol Hill or with regulators, trade associations, or nonprofits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory activity.
• Support state public policy capabilities and engage with stakeholders.
• Draft internal memoranda, briefing materials, talking points, and leave‑behinds.
• Support policy strategy discussions and assess risks, opportunities, and implications.
• Assist with federal/state government, regulatory, and industry engagement, including meeting prep and follow‑ups.
• Help administer PAC activities, solicitations, events, and filings.
• Maintain systems to track policy priorities, lobbying activity, and consultant deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal partners and external consultants on advocacy initiatives.

Skills

Policy analysis

Writing

Research

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Pathward, National Association is hiring a Senior Public Policy Associate to support its Public Policy function on issues affecting banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance. The role will monitor legislation, prepare briefing materials, coordinate with consultants and stakeholder groups, and help manage PAC and lobbying processes.

This is a remote position for candidates in the Washington, DC area with occasional in-person engagements and periodic travel for state policy