U.S. Federal Government Relations Director

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

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.

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!

What you’ll do

In this role you will deal with a diverse set of issues that straddle financial services, technology, internet regulation, 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.

This role must reside in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area. We are not accepting remote candidates.

Responsibilities

Work as part of our Government Relations & Public Affairs team across the globe to strategically develop, pursue, and execute policy objectives as part of Stripe's global policy priorities

Lead 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 policy 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

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 8+ 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 in a world-class organization as an in-house government relations expert or other business-related role

A background working for a Member of Congress, a committee or leadership office, or in a senior policy role at the US Treasury, OCC, FDIC, White House, or comparable federal institution — with a track record of navigating bipartisan legislative environments

Deep expertise in financial services regulation and payments policy, with a strong understanding of the legislative and regu