Backed by Index, Kleiner Perkins and NEA.
About the role
Build and own relationships with regulators, government officials, and legislators across the UK and EU, as well as consumer groups, trade associations, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders. Represent Plaid in industry working groups and policy forums on open banking, open finance, smart data, payments, security, and privacy, making Plaid’s case and spotting opportunities to shape the conversation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 6+ years of experience in UK or EU financial services policy, for example at a regulator such as the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), in government (such as HM Treasury), in Parliament, at a financial services trade association, or in-house
- Strong existing relationships with policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, trade associations, think tanks, and consumer groups in the UK or EU
- A proven track record of advocacy and policy influence within financial services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders, including those across the political spectrum
- A resourceful, adaptable, and collaborative approach, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves
- Curiosity about product, technology, and AI
More about this role
We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We’re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid’s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.
As Plaid’s Public Policy Manager for the UK and EU, you’ll lead our policy work across both regions, partnering closely with our Head of Policy and Head of Europe Legal and Compliance. You’ll advocate for a secure, consumer-friendly financial ecosystem where people can use their financial data to access the products and services they need. The work spans some of the most important and...
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