SoFi

Manager, Government Affairs

SoFi$100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in De Pere, WI
Education, Government & Non-Profit
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in government affairs, focusing on lobbying and relationship management
  • Experience in a U.S. government or congressional office, preferably in fintech or financial services
  • Proven expertise in political strategy and a strong network in Washington D.C. or state capitals
  • Knowledge of compliance for political giving and federal lobbying requirements
  • Understanding of fintech/financial services in high-growth environments
  • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships intuitively
  • Advanced degree in relevant fields preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead direct engagement with the U.S. Congress and the Administration as SoFi's spokesperson
  • Develop and execute targeted advocacy strategies for policymakers
  • Manage relationships with trade associations, think tanks, and advocacy organizations
  • Promote SoFi's thought leadership at legislative events and forums
  • Provide strategic political insights to inform advocacy teams
  • Summarize legislative engagements for internal teams
  • Advise on political and legislative activities to enhance overall strategy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
  • Opportunities for career advancement and personal investment
  • Inclusive culture and support for diverse backgrounds
  • Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations
  • Flexible work environment tailored for growth-minded professionals
Full Job Description
The role 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. What you'll do - Congressional & Administration Engagement - Meet regularly with Congressional offices, committee staff, and Administration officials to advocate for the company's legislative and regulatory priorities. - Attend congressional hearings, agency meetings, and high-level policy events to represent corporate interests and expand the company's footprint. - Develop compelling advocacy materials, including one-pagers, talking points, to advance our policy positions. - Legislative & Policy Monitoring - Proactively track, monitor, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments. - Assess potential business impacts of emerging policies and clearly communicate actionable insights to internal leadership. - Contribute to regular team reporting by providing detailed updates on advocacy milestones, legislative tracking, and key performance metrics. - PAC Strategy & Management - Help manage and optimize the company's Political Action Committee (PAC), including fundraising campaigns, board governance, and member communication. - Strategically leverage PAC distributions to support the company's broader government affairs objectives and relationship-building efforts. - Cross-Functional Collaboration - Partner closely with internal Stakeholder Affairs, Policy, Legal, Compliance, Communications, and core business teams. - Ensure all external messaging and public-facing engagements are seamlessly coordinated and aligned with the company's advocacy priorities and overarching business objectives. - Compliance, Ethics, and Disclosures - Maintain the highest level of ethical standards and operational integrity across all compliance, tracking, and disclosure workflows. - Coordinate with internal Legal and Compliance partners to ensure tracking of all advocacy activities. - Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly LDA (Lobbying Disclosure Act) reports and quarterly Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings. 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. Compensation and Benefits The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and location. To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page! Internal Employees If you are a current employee, do not apply here - please navigate to our Internal Job Board in Greenhouse to apply to our open roles.

About SoFi

SoFi is a financial services company that offers a range of products including student loan refinancing, personal loans, and mortgages. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. SoFi's mission is to help people achieve financial independence by providing access to affordable credit and financial education. The company has over 1,200 employees and has funded over $50 billion in loans to date. SoFi is a privately held company and has raised over $2 billion in funding from investors including SoftBank, Silver Lake, and Peter Thiel.
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1,200 employees
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Founded
2011

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