Senior Public Policy Strategist – Finance & Fintech

Pathward; Sioux Falls (SD); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathward, a hybrid remote-office company, seeks a Senior Public Policy Associate to support its Public Policy function on banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance issues, spanning federal and state matters.

Based in the Washington, DC area, you will monitor legislation, draft briefing materials, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and help manage PAC activities, ensuring effective advocacy and compliant processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public policy or government affairs.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong writing, research, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and summarize federal and state policy activity affecting Pathward.
• Support state public policy capabilities and advocacy with trade associations.
• Draft internal memos, briefings, talking points, and leave-behinds.
• Assist policy strategy discussions and assess risks and opportunities.
• Support PAC activities and lobbying-related processes.

Skills

Policy analysis

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory monitoring

PAC coordination

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Policy tracking software

Research databases

Job description

Pathward, a hybrid remote-office company, seeks a Senior Public Policy Associate to support its Public Policy function on banking, payments, fintech, and rural development finance issues, spanning federal and state matters.

Based in the Washington, DC area, you will monitor legislation, draft briefing materials, coordinate with consultants and stakeholders, and help manage PAC activities, ensuring effective advocacy and compliant processes.