Kikoff's credit building app is the the fastest way to build credit safely, with plans from $5/month. Backed by Lightspeed.
About the role
Kikoff is seeking its first government affairs leader to shape and advance the company's public policy agenda at the federal and state levels for Grant, its earned wage access (EWA) product. You will be Grant's primary voice with legislators, regulators, trade associations, consumer advocates, and other stakeholders, and you will lead strategy to support a clear, workable legal framework for EWA. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 4–10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, or advocacy, gained in-house, at a trade association, at a public affairs firm, or in government service
- A self-starter with a founder’s mindset and is comfortable establishing and honing processes where little internal infrastructure exists
- Demonstrated track record of building and leveraging relationships with policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders at the state and/or federal level
- Experience developing and executing multi-state legislative or regulatory strategies
- Experience engaging, directing, and managing outside lobbyists or consultants
- Experience in fintech, consumer financial services, or payments
More about this role
Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale
Kikoff is a profitable, pre-IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.
We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.
This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.
Grant, a subsidiary of Kikoff, is revolutionizing financial access through our intelligent earned wage access (EWA) product. We're solving real customer pain points by providing fast, fair access to earned wages when life happens, without the predatory fees common in the industry.
Kikoff is seeking its first government affairs leader to shape and advance the...
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