Director of Government Affairs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Design and implement Kikoff's strategy for government affairs, with an initial emphasis on federal and state policies related to earned wage access and consumer credit-building products.

• Act as Kikoff's representative in discussions with legislators, legislative staff, federal and state financial regulators, attorneys general, and various public officials.

• Serve as Kikoff's voice in pertinent trade associations and industry coalitions; engage in committees and working groups to influence industry perspectives.

• Establish and sustain relationships with consumer advocacy organizations, community groups, think tanks, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Track, evaluate, and report on legislative and regulatory changes; analyze their business implications and suggest responses, which may include testimonies, comment letters, and proposed legislative language.

• Identify, recruit, and supervise external lobbyists and consultants across key states and at the federal level; define objectives, manage budgets, and assess performance.

• Provide counsel to executive leadership and communications regarding public relations strategies, messaging, and reputation management.

• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Executive teams to ensure the policy strategy aligns with business goals and product development plans.

• Ensure adherence to lobbying registration, reporting, and rules regarding political activities.

• Represent Kikoff at hearings, conferences, industry gatherings, and stakeholder meetings across the country.

• Travel frequently throughout the nation.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, or advocacy.

• Proven history of establishing and utilizing relationships with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders at both state and federal levels.

• Experience in formulating and executing multi-state legislative or regulatory strategies.

• Background in engaging, directing, and overseeing external lobbyists or consultants.

• Familiarity with fintech, consumer financial services, or payments.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, including the skill to simplify complex financial and regulatory topics for varied audiences.

• Strong judgment regarding messaging and public positioning; comfort in advising senior management.

• Capacity to work autonomously while managing competing priorities in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

• Openness to national travel as required.

• Knowledge of earned wage access, consumer lending, or credit-reporting policy issues (preferred).

• Experience with fintech or financial services trade associations (preferred).

• Existing connections with state financial regulators, state legislators, the CFPB, or other federal financial agencies (preferred).

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public policy, political science, or a related field (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; Kikoff fully covers employee costs and 50% for dependents.

• RSUs.