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
The public policy team helps prepare and represent Stripe for the
public. We help the company understand and adapt to a changing
environment, anticipate and respond to challenges, and advocate for the
needs of our users and the online economy. We’re looking for a policy
professional who will work in a central capacity to enhance the work of
our policy team, both in the US and globally.
What you’ll do
In this role you will develop positions and campaigns to advance policy
objectives, provide analysis and strategic advice to guide policy and
product development, and strengthen our public narrative and policy
brand. The ideal candidate is strategic, a creative problem-solver, has
strong public policy experience, and works exceptionally well with
Legal, Regulatory, Comms and other functions, and across various
geographies.
Responsibilities
- Work with our Public Policy Team to develop and execute policy
objectives - Develop and execute external campaigns and internal initiatives to
advance Stripe’s policy objectives and help the company anticipate and
adapt to policy changes - Advise cross-functional partners on product and policy development,
crisis management, and policy enforcement - Develop Stripe’s point-of-view and external positions on policy,
regulatory and industry topics - Develop narratives, messaging, and collateral for public policy,
communications, Stripe executives and other internal and external
partners - Help build and manage relationships with policymakers, external
stakeholders, academics and key influencers
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 5+ years of experience in public policy, government, public
affairs advocacy or similar experience - Excellent written, verbal communication, and advocacy skills
- A passion for, and expertise in, policy, politics and business/tech
- Comfort with complexity. You enjoy working with complex subject
matter, are adept at working with legal and policy concepts, and
thrive in an environment where you will be required to learn - An analytical approach to problem-solving. You are analytical,
strategic, and skilled at developing and implementing frameworks to
make and guide decisions - Demonstrated ability as a project manager and doer. You are
resourceful, have a track record of managing projects and delivering
outstanding results in a fast-paced setting - Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
- An orientation toward impact and team. You have a willingness to roll
up your sleeves and are motivated to achieve the mission of the team,
company and our users
Preferred qualifications
- Advanced degree (e.g., JD or Master’s degree in Public Policy)
- Industry knowledge and a strong business acumen. A knowledge or
passion for payments, tech, and financial services; an innate
understanding of how to link policy efforts to businesses goals - Background and expertise in policy development, trust & safety or
product policy - Experience working in a tech company and/or a high-growth, rapidly
scaling environment
Pay and benefits
The annual US base salary range for this role is $136,500 – $184,700. For sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings (“OTE”) range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commissions/sales bonuses target and annual base salary for the role. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Stripe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include: equity, company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; medical, dental, and vision benefits; and wellness stipends.