Public Affairs Manager

Stripe

4d • Remote

About The Position

The Government Affairs and Public Affairs team represents Stripe to governments, regulators, industry partners, and broader stakeholder audiences. We help the company understand and adapt to a changing global policy environment, anticipate and respond to challenges, and advocate for the needs of our users and the online economy. The team works closely with Policy Development, Legal, Communications, Marketing, and regional product and go-to-market teams to ensure coordinated, consistent engagement worldwide. This role is open to applicants in the US and Brussels.

Requirements

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in public policy, public affairs, government relations, communications, advocacy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience executing political or advocacy campaigns, building coalitions, coordinating stakeholders, and managing events.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, including experience producing clear briefings and short-form messaging.
• Interest in and basic understanding of policy, government affairs, and the tech or payments ecosystem.
• Comfortable working with cross-functional partners and in an international environment.
• Proven collaborator who is resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel 25% for meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience and existing relationships within the US and European policy ecosystem.
• Experience supporting global or multi‑jurisdictional public affairs work, including adapting and deploying global messaging and playbooks for local audiences.
• Background or advocacy in technology, financial services, or related sectors.
• Language skills beyond English a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of global public affairs strategies that advance Stripe’s policy and business objectives.
• Coordinating with regional Government Affairs, Policy Development, Communications, and Marketing leads to adapt global narratives and campaigns for local markets, and to ensure we have meaningful data and proof points to support policy and advocacy efforts.
• Execute external engagement activities, including outreach to policymakers, industry groups, and partner organizations, under senior direction.
• Draft and maintain clear messaging, briefing materials, talking points, and short-form collateral for internal and external audiences.
• Support the management of stakeholder relationships (e.g., trade associations, think tanks, NGOs, partner companies) and maintain stakeholder tracking.
• Help organize events and convenings that bring Stripe leaders, users, and partners into policy conversations.
• Support measurement and reporting of global public affairs activities and contribute to team processes and project management.

What This Job Offers

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