Senior Manager, Public Policy
Senior Manager, Public Policy
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Job Description
The role
As a Senior Manager Public Policy youll be a key leader on our Policy and Government Affairs team responsible for helping to shape and execute SoFis policy strategy proactively identifying and analyzing relevant legislative developments and advocating for our priorities with U.S. policymakers. Your strong collaboration with business product legal and risk teams will ensure our strategies align with the evolving policy landscape. Building strong external and internal relationships and effectively representing SoFis policy positions will be critical to our success. This role reports to the Director Policy and Government Affairs.
What youll do
- Policy Strategy & Priority Setting: Collaborate with business unit product legal regulatory affairs and risk teams to identify public policy risks and opportunities. Support the development of public policy priorities that align to SoFis strategic priorities supported by Return on Investment (ROI) analysis. Primary early focus will be on digital assets and student lending.
- Legislative Engagement & Advocacy: Advance SoFis policy objectives via direct engagement with government officials and staff.
- Policy Advisory & Education: Provide strategic advice and education to internal teams on emerging policy and legislative developments affecting SoFi. This role is central to building our public policy operations as well as advocating for our objectives across digital assets student lending and other policy areas.
- Public Policy Monitoring: Continuously monitor ongoing public policy matters that could impact efforts across the financial technology sector to ensure SoFi remains ahead of market developments.
- Compliance Collaboration: Work closely with legal regulatory affairs and compliance teams on the effective implementation of policy compliance requirements across SoFi.
- Coalition Building: Represent SoFi in relevant policy and business coalitions to amplify advocacy efforts ensuring representation across relevant industry groups.
- Thought Leadership: Promote SoFis thought leadership through various industry and government forums. Secure speaking roles at high-profile policy focused conferences and events.
What youll need
- 8 years of experience in public policy regulatory affairs or government affairs. Ideally this includes time at a government congressional office or regulatory agency and within a fintech payments or financial services companys government affairs or public policy team.
- Deep working knowledge of fintech and/or financial services especially in rapidly scaling environments.
- Strong grasp of financial services policy including digital assets student lending and home mortgages coupled with proven expertise in political and government affairs tactics and strategies.
- Adept at identifying complex policy issues and translating them into actionable advice within a clear analytical framework.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with and advise senior management.
- Exceptional communication writing and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to build and foster strong relationships as a natural connector.
- Advanced degree (Law Public Policy Political Science or related field) preferred.
- Self-starting and self-motivated.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
