Senior Manager, Government Affairs
SoFi
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: District of Columbia • United States
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Salary
💰 $154,800 - $236,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- As a Senior Manager, Government Affairs, you'll be a key external leader on our Policy and Government Affairs team.
- You will be responsible for shaping and executing SoFi's government relations strategy, directly advocating for our priorities with policymakers, and managing a portfolio of relationships with key external organizations.
- You will work closely with our Senior Manager, Public Policy, who will provide internal policy support and analysis, ensuring our advocacy is well-informed and strategic for the benefits of our members.
- This role reports to the Director, Policy and Government Affairs.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in government affairs, with a strong emphasis on direct lobbying and external relationship management. Ideally, this includes time at a U.S. government or congressional office and within a fintech, payments, or financial services company's government affairs team.
- Proven expertise in political and government affairs tactics and strategies, with a deep network of relationships in Washington D.C. and/or key state capitals.
- Demonstrated experience in administering and ensuring compliance for political giving as well as federal lobbying disclosure requirements.
- Deep working knowledge of fintech and/or financial services, especially in rapidly scaling environments.
- Adept at identifying complex legislative issues and translating them into actionable, external-facing advocacy strategies.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, with a track record of effective public speaking and relationship building.
- Proven ability to build and foster strong relationships as a natural connector and self-starter.
- Advanced degree (Law, Public Policy, Political Management, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or related field) preferred.
Benefits
- This role is also eligible for a bonus, long term incentives and competitive benefits.
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Certifications
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