Director of Government Affairs

Kikoff

. Develop and execute Kikoff's government affairs strategy, initially focusing on federal and state policy affecting earned wage access and consumer credit-building products .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in government affairs and public policy, with a strong ability to build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders. Proficient in developing and executing legislative strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Government Affairs Strategy DevelopmentLegislative and Regulatory AffairsStakeholder Relationship ManagementExperience in Fintech or Consumer Financial ServicesExcellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legislative Strategy ExecutionRegulatory AnalysisLobbyist ManagementPublic Policy AdvocacyCompliance Oversight

Soft Skills

Sound JudgmentAbility to Work IndependentlyManaging Competing Priorities

Industry Keywords

Earned Wage AccessConsumer LendingCredit-Reporting PolicyFinancial RegulatorsTrade Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Kikoff's government affairs strategy, initially focusing on federal and state policy affecting earned wage access and consumer credit-building products
Represent Kikoff before legislators, legislative staff, federal and state financial regulators, attorneys general, and other public officials
Represent Kikoff in relevant trade associations and industry coalitions; participate in committees and working groups and help shape industry positions
Build and maintain relationships with consumer advocacy groups, community organizations, think tanks, and other stakeholders
Monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory developments; assess business impact and recommend responses, including testimony, comment letters, and model legislative language
Identify, hire, and manage outside lobbyists and consultants across priority states and at the federal level; set objectives, oversee budgets, and evaluate performance
Advise executive leadership and communications on public-relations positioning, messaging, and reputational considerations
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Product, and Executive teams to align policy strategy with business priorities and product roadmaps
Oversee compliance with lobbying registration, reporting, and political activity rules
Represent Kikoff at hearings, conferences, industry events, and stakeholder meetings nationwide
Travel regularly nationwide

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, legislative or regulatory affairs, or advocacy
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
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex financial and regulatory issues for diverse audiences
Sound judgment on messaging and public positioning; comfort advising senior leadership
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Willingness to travel nationally as needed
Familiarity with earned wage access, consumer lending, or credit-reporting policy issues (nice to have)
Experience working with fintech or financial services trade associations (nice to have)
Existing relationships with state financial regulators, state legislators, the CFPB, or other federal financial agencies (nice to have)
Bachelor’s degree or higher in public policy, political science, or a related field (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Kikoff covers the full cost for employees and 50% for dependents
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