Head of Government Relations, North America

The NorthAm Policy/GR Lead will be the first point of contact for US and Canada government relations/policy and lead activity to influence policy decisions that improve the outcomes for customers through greater competition and lower prices. Wise will be a dual-listed US-UK company by the time you take up the role having recently moved its primary listing to the US so navigating this will present an additional context that will be very new to the company.

Youll know how to navigate the US and Canadian political landscape in order to generate policy outcomes to benefit our customers. With a focus on the issues of access to payments systems and price transparency youll have to navigate political and industry dynamics through building coalitions and advancing compelling arguments. 

Youll represent Wise in industry groups and civil society organizations prepare and brief Wise executives for policymaker meetings and translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership. You will be an advocate for our G20 Scorecard Reports and for making progress on direct access and price transparency the two pillars of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap.

Youll sit within the global Government Relations (policy) team and will manage two direct reports also based in DC. You will primarily work with banking PR product compliance and legal colleagues as well as other GR colleagues. Additionally there is regular travel expected to: London Austin New York and Tallinn Estonia.

About you:

• Passionate: Youll be a skilled advocate and deeply passionate about Wise our Mission and delivering for our customers. 

• Political and/or policy experience: Youll have deep US political and/or policy experience and demonstrate the ability to work on financial services.

• Laser focused on outcomes: Were a scale-up and you will need an entrepreneurial mindset to thrive. Youll be laser focused on driving outcomes to benefit our customers.

• Media-savvy and a skilled communicator: Youll be a versatile and skilled writer even on complicated issues. You are confident and compelling with multiple styles and understand how to leverage public-facing mediums to drive policy outcomes. 

• Without borders: Youre curious about other cultures have a global mindset and though the role is US-based you are prepared to spend time abroad for work. 

• Coalition builder: Youll understand how to leverage relationships create connections and ultimately build coalitions with industry consumers and governments. 

Qualifications :

Experience required:

• 10 years experience in public policy and government relations in public and/or private sectors.

• At least 3 years experience as a lead and a record of development of their direct reports.

• A strong track record of impactful activity in US political/policy/government in the financial services industry relevant Departments in the Administration with Federal financial agencies on the Hill or a combination of these.

• Clear alignment with Wises Mission.

• Polished speaker and writer with the gravitas to represent Wise at a senior level.

Additional Information :

Nice to haves:

• Experience in fintech/finance with payments/banking.

• Experience beyond U.S. policy and government preferably in Canada.

• Experience working with multiple regulators and policymakers notably in Canada or other jurisdictions.

• Knowledge of Wises products.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time