State and Local Policy Manager

Stripe; New York (NY); Remote; USD 134,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial infrastructure company seeks a Public Policy professional to engage with state and local governments. The role involves strategic advocacy, building political relationships, and coordinating efforts to influence policy that impacts Stripe and its users. Candidates should have significant experience in public policy and strong communication skills, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments. The position is remote, requiring occasional travel.

Benefits

Equity

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness stipends

Qualifications

• 5-8 years experience in public policy.
• Strong political connections in key markets.
• Experience advocating in front of legislators.

Responsibilities

• Support State and Local Public Policy initiatives.
• Build relationships with state political entities.
• Coordinate Stripe political giving at state level.

Skills

Political Savvy

Strong Communication

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone’s reach while doing the most important work of your career.

About the team

The Public Policy team helps represent Stripe to the public and governments. We help the company understand and adapt to a changing environment, anticipate and respond to challenges, and advocate for the needs of our users and the online economy. We believe that government policies play a key role in economic progress and innovation around the world and that business should play a transparent, constructive and ethical role in solving complex problems. At Stripe, we strive to be a trusted resource to policy makers and stakeholders around the world.

What you’ll do

Responsibilities

• Support State and Local Public Policy, which involves bringing together cross-functional groups within the company to spot issues and understand the impact to Stripe, building a strategy to address Stripe’s key issues at the state level, and working with trade associations and coalitions to advance policy issues important to Stripe and our users
  
• Foster state and local political relationships
  
• Hire and manage consultants
  
• Coordinate Stripe political giving at the state and local level
  
• Build a strategic network of Stripe users to engage in coordinated advocacy at the state and local level
  

Who you are

We’re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

• 5-8 years experience working in public policy, including with state legislative & regulatory issues in a public sector or private sector position
  
• Availability for regular travel (40%-50%)
  
• Strong political connections in a key Stripe market (e.g., CA, WA)
  
• A combination of political savvy and the ability to go deep into complex policy issues, especially in financial services and payments regulation
  
• Demonstrated experience advocating across many states in front of legislators, regulators, attorneys general, and governors, including their respective political and policy associations
  
• Demonstrated experience in coalition building, trade association coordination, and managing state consultants
  
• A “start up mentality”: a willingness to roll up your sleeves, iterate, challenge the status quo, take chances and learn
  
• Humility and commitment to teamwork
  
• Strong communication (both written and verbal) skills
  
• Strong strategic thinking, creativity, and able to juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
  

Preferred qualifications

• Industry knowledge or passion for payments, tech, and financial services.
  
• The ideal candidate is an outstanding communicator, a creative problem-solver and works exceptionally well with Legal, Regulatory, Comms and other functions, and across various geographies.
  

A remote location, in most cases, is defined as being 35 miles (56 kilometers) or more from one of our offices. While you would be welcome to come into the office for team/business meetings, on-sites, meet-ups, and events, our expectation is you would regularly work from home rather than a Stripe office. Stripe does not cover the cost of relocating to a remote location. We encourage you to apply for roles that match the location where you currently or plan to live.

The annual US base salary range for this role is $134,400 - $201,700. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.

Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.

At Stripe, we're looking for people with passion, grit, and integrity. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your skills and passion will stand out—and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. At Stripe, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who think rigorously and aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join us.