UK & EU Fintech Public Policy Lead

Plaid; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Plaid is seeking a Public Policy Manager for the UK and EU to lead policy work across regions, collaborating with our Head of Policy and Head of Europe Legal and Compliance. You’ll translate technical and business concepts into clear policy positions that help grow Plaid and benefit customers.

You’ll drive advocacy on cybersecurity, privacy, data use, and competition, coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Communications, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Sales. London-based, hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in UK or EU financial services policy.
• Strong relationships with policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, trade associations, think tanks, and consumer groups.
• A proven track record of advocacy and policy influence in financial services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Resourceful, adaptable, and collaborative approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves.
• Curiosity about product, technology, and AI.

Responsibilities

• Build and own relationships with regulators, government officials, and legislators across the UK and EU, as well as consumer groups, trade associations, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent Plaid in industry working groups and policy forums on open banking, open finance, smart data, payments, security, and privacy, making Plaid’s case and spotting opportunities to shape the conversation.
• Lead research and analysis that shapes Plaid’s positions on key issues and informs our regulatory engagement and advocacy.
• Own the planning and execution of Plaid’s UK and EU policy agenda, coordinating projects with internal and external stakeholders.
• Partner with teams across Legal, Compliance, Communications, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Sales on shared initiatives.
• Stay ahead of emerging policy trends in the UK and EU, flagging risks and opportunities for Plaid’s business and recommending strategies for engagement.

Skills

Regulatory relations

Policy advocacy

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy analysis

Curiosity about product/AI

Job description

Plaid is seeking a Public Policy Manager for the UK and EU to lead policy work across regions, collaborating with our Head of Policy and Head of Europe Legal and Compliance. You’ll translate technical and business concepts into clear policy positions that help grow Plaid and benefit customers.

You’ll drive advocacy on cybersecurity, privacy, data use, and competition, coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Communications, Marketing, Product, Engineering and Sales. London-based, hybrid work model.