Federal Government Relations Director

Job description

Who we are About Stripe Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies - from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups - use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone's reach while doing the most important work of your career. About the team Stripe is building the economic infrastructure that makes it easier for entrepreneurs and companies across the globe to grow their businesses. To support those efforts, Stripe is seeking a seasoned Government Relations professional to join our Government Relations & Public Affairs team in the US. Stripes on the Government Relations & Public Affairs team operate in a fast-paced internal and external environment that requires collaborating with teams across our organization and with outside stakeholders. The culture is thoughtful, transparent, academically rigorous, and kind. In this role you will have the opportunity to impact the trajectory of Stripe in the US and enhance financial innovation and inclusion. This role is focused on US federal legislative and regulatory advocacy and will sit alongside Stripe's existing federal team in Washington, DC. What you’ll do In this role you will deal with a diverse set of issues that straddle financial services, technology, internet regulation, tax and economic policy. You will define, shape, and advocate for initiatives that increase the GDP of the Internet. You will maintain deep relationships with Members of Congress, committee staff, key federal regulators, and the Executive Branch — building and executing legislative and regulatory strategies on issues central to Stripe's mission, including payments modernization, financial regulation, artificial intelligence, and the future of agentic commerce. If you are a team player who wants to represent millions of businesses around the world growing on Stripe, we look forward to hearing from you! Responsibilities • Be a senior member of our Government Relations & Public Affairs team, which works across the globe to strategically develop, pursue, and execute policy objectives as part of Stripe's global policy priorities • Develop and execute federal legislative advocacy — managing Stripe's engagement with Congress on key legislative priorities including stablecoins, digital assets, open banking, AI governance, and payments regulation • Build and maintain relationships with Members of Congress, committee and personal staff, and serve as Stripe's frontline representative on federal legislation affecting the payments and technology industries • Engage federal regulatory agencies — including the Treasury Department, OCC, FDIC, Federal Reserve, CFPB, and others — to educate them about Stripe's business, advocate for sound policy outcomes, and navigate regulatory proceedings • Plan, develop, and execute political, policy and advocacy initiatives and campaigns that advance Stripe's policy goals and those of our users • Help colleagues across Stripe understand federal legislative and regulatory developments, identify policy opportunities to grow our business, and translate complex policy dynamics into actionable guidance • Represent Stripe on trade groups, coalitions, and industry bodies engaged on federal policy issues • Own internal budget management and reporting, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and regular performance reporting to leadership • Communicate with clarity and precision — producing internal and external written work that reflects Stripe's high bar for writing Who you are We're looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. Minimum requirements • At least 12+ years of experience in a policymaking, government, or senior advocacy role — ideally a mix of time on Capitol Hill, in a federal regulatory agency, or i