Manager, Government Affairs

SoFi

Manager, Government Affairs at SoFi responsible for advocating with policymakers and managing key external relationships. Collaborating with Public Policy and Stakeholder Affairs leaders for effective advocacy.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $145,200 - $200,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and lobbying strategies, with a strong ability to build and manage relationships with policymakers and external organizations. Proficient in compliance with political giving and lobbying disclosure requirements, alongside exceptional communication and advocacy skills.

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Government Affairs ExperienceDirect Lobbying ExpertisePolitical Relationship ManagementCompliance with Lobbying DisclosureAdvanced Degree in Relevant Field

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Hard Skills

Political Affairs TacticsLegislative Issue IdentificationAdvocacy Strategy DevelopmentPublic Policy AnalysisPolitical Giving Administration

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationEffective Public SpeakingRelationship BuildingPresentation Skills

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsFinancial ServicesWashington D.C. NetworkState Capitals Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As the 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 Public Policy leader who will provide internal policy support and analysis, ensuring our advocacy is well-informed and strategic for the benefits of our members.
Additionally, you will partner with our Stakeholder Affairs leader to amplify our advocacy through strategic engagement with trade associations, think tanks, and other third-party organizations. This role reports to the Director, Policy and Government Affairs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
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.
Advanced degree (Law, Public Policy, Political Management, Economics, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or related field) preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

This role is also eligible for a bonus, long term incentives and competitive benefits. More information about our employee benefits can be found in the link above.