Head of Government Relations

Location: Washington, DC (hybrid)

Reports to: President and CEO

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $200,000 - $225,000

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) is a trade association representing leading financial technology (fintech) companies. Our members are innovative global brands shaping the future of finance and offering digital products and services for consumers, small businesses, and startups. Our mission is to advocate for modernized financial policies and regulations that reflect the digital transformation.

FTA seeks a government relations professional to develop, inform, and execute an advocacy strategy to achieve FTA’s policy and government affairs goals. This person will represent FTA on legislative matters before federal and state elected officials and other policymakers. They will also build and maintain relationships with third-party stakeholders, trade associations, industry coalitions, and other entities that influence the sector.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Develop and execute FTA’s annual government affairs strategy, aligned with board and member priorities.
Provide guidance for engagement strategies across the various policy working groups.
Coordinate cross-functionally across the organization to achieve organizational objectives.
Represent and protect the organization’s interests in legislative proceedings.
Act as a subject matter expert on legislative matters concerning financial technologies.
Maintain a network of relationships with policymakers, legislators, staff, regulators, and industry representatives and stakeholders.
Attend and participate in conferences, retreats, and forums.
Build and lead coalitions with peer trade groups, consumer advocates, and industry allies.
Run member working groups and keep members informed with clear, timely intelligence.
Manage outside lobbying firms and consultants, including budget and performance.
Oversee and manage our state government relations team and its state efforts.
Ensure compliance with lobbying disclosure (LDA) and ethics rules.

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications:

5+ years in government affairs, with senior roles on Capitol Hill, in the executive branch, at a trade association, or in a corporate or firm lobbying practice.
Deep bipartisan relationships with financial services committees.
Working knowledge of financial services law and regulation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience managing people and multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
Resourceful, able to multitask, and be flexible and nimble.
High level of organization.
Outcomes-focused, providing measurable impact for our members and organization.

Work Environment & Benefits:

This position is based in Washington, DC.
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.

If interested, please apply to careers@ftassociation.org.