# Federal Government Relations Director at Stripe

- Company: Stripe
- What the company does: Stripe is a financial services platform that helps all types of businesses accept payments, build flexible billing models, and manage money movement. Backed by General Catalyst, Khosla and Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://stripe.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Washington DC metro area
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-28
- Apply by: 2026-12-12
- Apply: https://stripe.com/jobs/search?gh_jid=8314318&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/stripe-federal-government-relations-director/

## About the role

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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Deep expertise in financial services regulation and payments policy, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regulatory landscape across banking, money transmission, and digital assets
- Strong relationships with policymakers and staff on both sides of the aisle and a reputation for credibility, reliability, and good judgment
- A proven track record of managing complex, technical policy issues — capable of managing major initiatives independently, driving coalitions, or project managing a cross-functional team
- Excellent judgment — capable of making smart decisions in the face of ambiguity and imperfect information and learning from them
- A terrific communicator and writer, adept at working with lawyers, regulators, engineers, business teams, and colleagues to make complex concepts clear and understandable
- Passion for Stripe's mission of helping businesses grow and thrive

Tags: Public Policy

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