Policy Manager

Plaid’s Public Policy team is part of the Policy, Privacy, Legal, and Compliance (PPLC) organization. We engage regularly in policy development, regulatory affairs, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement with key legislative, regulatory, and industry bodies to support Plaid’s mission of democratizing financial services.
Plaid’s Public Policy Manager will work closely with the Head of Policy advocating with government policymakers, consumer groups, trade associations, and think tanks to advocate for a robust, secure, and consumer friendly financial services ecosystem.  You will work closely with government policymakers, trade associations, think tanks, and other key stakeholders to ensure that consumers can use their financial data to access the products and services they need. This role will place you at the intersection of critical and evolving public policy issues, ranging from cybersecurity and privacy to data use and competition.
We are seeking a proactive, strategic thinker with a demonstrated ability to navigate complex political and regulatory dynamics. The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator who can translate technical and business concepts into meaningful policy insights and vice versa. You will develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators, financial institutions, and trade organizations while identifying opportunities to advance Plaid’s business and policy goals.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of strong relationships with regulators, legislators and staff, consumer groups, trade associations, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
• Participate in industry working groups related to consumer financial data sharing, security, and privacy, representing Plaid’s perspective and gathering insights.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Legal, Privacy, Public Affairs, and Industry Relations to proactively align on policy priorities and drive cross-functional initiatives forward.
• Conduct policy research and analysis to support regulatory engagement and advocacy, contributing to Plaid’s positioning on key issues.
• Help manage projects within the Public Policy team, including coordination, planning, and supporting team development efforts.
• Represent Plaid in select policy and industry forums, clearly communicating the company’s perspective and identifying opportunities to shape the dialogue.
• Stay ahead of emerging policy trends, flagging potential risks and opportunities, and recommending strategies for external engagement or positioning.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in federal policy, ideally with experience at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), on Capitol Hill, with prudential regulators, or in a financial services trade association.
• Proven ability to engage with relevant stakeholders, including those with center-right positions. 
• Proven track record of success in advocacy and policy influence within the financial services sector.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• High-level analytical ability, capable of understanding complex technical and policy issues quickly and thoroughly.
• Technical and product affinity, with the ability to bridge the gap between business strategy, technology, and policy.
• Highly-adaptive, scrappy, positive, collaborative, outside-of-the-box thinkers.
• Washington, D.C.-based preferred

$132,480 - $198,720 a yearThe target base salary for this position ranges from $132,480/year to $198,720/year in Zone 2. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location. 
Our geographic zones are as follows:Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San DiegoZone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities
Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.