Senior Policy Director

Location: Washington, DC

Reports to: Head of Policy

Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $150k - 175K

Description

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a trade association representing leading financial technology (fintech) companies. Our members are market leaders developing innovative financial products and driving competition that benefits consumers, businesses, and startups. We advocate for modern financial policies and regulations that reflect the digital transformation.

We are seeking a Senior Policy Director to help lead our policy work and serve as a subject-matter expert on key fintech issues. Reporting to the Head of Policy, you will help shape FTA’s advocacy at both the federal and state level while managing individual projects. 

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze state and federal legislative and regulatory developments, in coordination with the government affairs team, to assess their impact on members, and draft summaries, memos, and comment letters that clearly communicate FTA's positions.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant policy staff, coalition partners, and member company representatives.
• Support day-to-day management of FTA's policy portfolio, including coordinating member policy committees, preparing agendas and briefing materials, capturing action items, and following up to keep priorities moving. Use information gained to assist the Head of Policy in setting FTA’s policy strategy
• Assist with FTA's outreach and engagement, including supporting coalition campaigns, drafting blog posts, op-eds, and reviewing social media content, and contributing to written thought leadership.
• Support other projects and special initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's plus post-graduate degree
• 3-5+ years of post-graduate work or equivalent policy experience in financial services policy or regulation, including experience at a financial regulator, Congressional office, major financial trade association, or relevant financial services company.
• Working knowledge of federal and state financial regulation and the legislative process.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Comfort representing the organization and its policy positions with regulators, legislative staff, and external audiences.
• Experience with building consensus
• Sound judgment managing several fast-moving issues at once.

Work Environment & Benefits

• This position is based in Washington, DC, and applicants must reside within the DC metro area.
• A hybrid work schedule with a flexible mix of in-office and work-from-home days.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, parental leave, flexible time off and sick days, and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work at the intersection of innovation, policy, and technology with a fast-growing, mission-driven team.
• Occasional travel to conferences and events.

FTA is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.