Federal Government Relations Director

Stripe • Washington DC, WA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Stripe is seeking a seasoned government relations professional to join its US Government Relations & Public Affairs team. The role is based with Stripe’s existing federal team in Washington, DC; remote candidates are not considered. The position focuses on US federal legislative and regulatory advocacy across financial services, technology, internet regulation, tax, and economic policy. The Director will shape and advocate for initiatives that support Stripe’s mission, build relationships with policymakers and regulators, and help advance financial innovation and inclusion. The role requires collaboration across Stripe and with external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in a policymaking, government, or senior advocacy role.
• Background working for a Member of Congress, committee or leadership office, or in a senior policy role at the US Treasury, OCC, FDIC, White House, or a comparable federal institution, with a track record of navigating bipartisan legislative environments.
• Deep expertise in financial services regulation and payments policy, including banking, money transmission, and digital assets.
• Familiarity with emerging technology policy, including artificial intelligence, agentic commerce, and policy issues at the intersection of AI and financial services.
• Strong relationships with policymakers and staff on both sides of the aisle, and a reputation for credibility, reliability, and good judgment.
• Track record of managing complex, technical policy issues and independently managing major initiatives, driving coalitions, or project-managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent judgment and ability to make decisions amid ambiguity and imperfect information.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including the ability to make complex concepts clear to lawyers, regulators, engineers, business teams, and colleagues.
• Passion for Stripe’s mission of helping businesses grow and thrive.
• Collaborative, curious, team-first approach and experience working in ambiguous, high-growth, or startup environments across global offices.
• Empathy, humility, and respect for people with different views.
• Willingness to work with a diverse group of policy, regulatory, and product professionals.
• Willingness to travel 25% for meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

• Ideally, a mix of experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal regulatory agency, and/or as an in-house government relations expert or in another business-related role.
• Ideally, direct experience with emerging technology policy, including artificial intelligence and agentic commerce.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of Stripe’s Government Relations & Public Affairs team and help develop, pursue, and execute policy objectives aligned with global policy priorities.
• Develop and execute federal legislative advocacy, including managing Stripe’s engagement with Congress on stablecoins, digital assets, open banking, AI governance, and payments regulation.
• Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, committee staff, and personal staff, and represent Stripe on federal legislation affecting the payments and technology industries.
• Engage federal regulatory agencies, including the Treasury Department, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, and CFPB, to explain Stripe’s business, advocate for sound policy outcomes, and navigate regulatory proceedings.
• Plan, develop, and execute political, policy, and advocacy initiatives and campaigns that advance Stripe’s policy goals and those of its users.
• Help colleagues understand federal legislative and regulatory developments, identify policy opportunities, and translate complex policy dynamics into actionable guidance.
• Represent Stripe in trade groups, coalitions, and industry bodies working on federal policy issues.
• Manage internal budgets and reporting, including quarterly business reviews and regular performance reporting to leadership.
• Produce clear and precise internal and external written work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed