Associate Director, State Public Policy/ Government Relations

Zip

Manhattan, New York, United States
Base: $175k - $200k; bonus/equity: bonus + /or com...
On-site
State public policy leadership
Financial services/fintech expertise
Navigate complex legislative environments
Develop and execute Zip’s U.S. state-level public policy and government affairs strategy to enable responsible innovation in digital financial services

Job Summary

  • Develop and execute Zip’s U.S. state-level public policy and government affairs strategy to enable responsible innovation in digital financial services.
  • Monitor, analyze, and advise on state legislation and regulatory proposals impacting consumer lending, BNPL, payments, data privacy, AI governance, and financial services innovation.
  • Zip offers a flexible working culture, incentive programs, unlimited PTO, generous paid parental leave, and a leading family support policy.

Matching Summary

Develop and execute Zip’s U.S. state-level public policy and government affairs strategy to enable responsible innovation in digital financial services.

Salary

Base: $175k - $200k; Bonus/Equity: Bonus and/or commission awards; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • State public policy leadership
  • Financial services/fintech expertise
  • Navigate complex legislative environments
  • Develop and execute state strategy
  • Engage state legislators and regulators

Nice-to-have

  • Federal policy experience
  • Strategic foresight
  • Cross-functional partnership
  • Operate in fast-moving environments

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years experience in state government affairs/public policy
  • Multi-state advocacy strategies
  • State legislative and regulatory processes
  • Consumer lending/fintech regulation experience
  • Bachelor's degree required

Work Rights

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