Federal Government Relations Director

Stripe • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Stripe is seeking a seasoned government relations professional to join its US Government Relations & Public Affairs team. The role focuses on federal legislative and regulatory advocacy and is based alongside Stripe’s existing federal team in Washington, DC. It covers issues across financial services, technology, internet regulation, tax, and economic policy, with the goal of advancing initiatives that support Stripe’s mission and its users.

The Director will shape and advocate for policy initiatives, build relationships with policymakers and regulators, and develop legislative and regulatory strategies on issues including payments modernization, financial regulation, artificial intelligence, and agentic commerce. The position operates in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with teams across Stripe and external stakeholders. The role also includes representing Stripe in policy coalitions and industry groups, advising colleagues on policy developments, and managing internal budget reporting.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of experience in a policymaking, government, or senior advocacy role, ideally combining experience on Capitol Hill, in a federal regulatory agency, or in an in-house government relations or other business-related role.
• Background working for a Member of Congress, a 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 a strong understanding of banking, money transmission, and digital asset legislative and regulatory issues.
• Strong relationships with policymakers and staff on both sides of the aisle, and a reputation for credibility, reliability, and good judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, technical policy issues, independently lead major initiatives, drive coalitions, or project-manage 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 mindset 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

• Familiarity with, and ideally direct experience in, emerging technology policy, including artificial intelligence, agentic commerce, and regulatory issues at the intersection of AI and financial services.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior member of Stripe’s Government Relations & Public Affairs team, helping 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 and committee and personal staff, and serve as Stripe’s frontline representative 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 involved in 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 communications.

What This Job Offers

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