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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We’re a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront. We’re proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people’s lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role
As the Manager, Government Affairs, you'll be a key external leader on our Policy and Government Affairs team. You will be responsible for shaping and executing SoFi's government relations strategy, directly advocating for our priorities with policymakers, and managing a portfolio of relationships with key external organizations. You will work closely with our Public Policy leader who will provide internal policy support and analysis, ensuring our advocacy is well-informed and strategic for the benefits of our members. Additionally, you will partner with our Stakeholder Affairs leader to amplify our advocacy through strategic engagement with trade associations, think tanks, and other third-party organizations. This role reports to the Director, Policy and Government Affairs.
What you'll do
- Congressional & Administration Engagement
- Meet regularly with Congressional offices, committee staff, and Administration officials to advocate for the company's legislative and regulatory priorities.
- Attend congressional hearings, agency meetings, and high-level policy events to represent corporate interests and expand the company’s footprint.
- Develop compelling advocacy materials, including one-pagers, talking points, to advance our policy positions.
- Legislative & Policy Monitoring
- Proactively track, monitor, and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments.
- Assess potential business impacts of emerging policies and clearly communicate actionable insights to internal leadership.
- Contribute to regular team reporting by providing detailed updates on advocacy milestones, legislative tracking, and key performance metrics.
- PAC Strategy & Management
- Help manage and optimize the company's Political Action Committee (PAC), including fundraising campaigns, board governance, and member communication.
- Strategically leverage PAC distributions to support the company’s broader government affairs objectives and relationship-building efforts.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with internal Stakeholder Affairs, Policy, Legal, Compliance, Communications, and core business teams.
- Ensure all external messaging and public-facing engagements are seamlessly coordinated and aligned with the company’s advocacy priorities and overarching business objectives.
- Compliance, Ethics, and Disclosures
- Maintain the highest level of ethical standards and operational integrity across all compliance, tracking, and disclosure workflows.
- Coordinate with internal Legal and Compliance partners to ensure tracking of all advocacy activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of quarterly LDA (Lobbying Disclosure Act) reports and quarterly Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings.
What you’ll need
- Experience in government affairs, with a strong emphasis on direct lobbying and external relationship management. Ideally, this includes time at a U.S. government or congressional office and within a fintech, payments, or financial services company's government affairs team.
- Proven expertise in political and government affairs tactics and strategies, with a deep network of relationships in Washington D.C. and/or key state capitals.
- Demonstrated experience in administering and ensuring compliance for political giving as well as federal lobbying disclosure requirements.
- Adept at identifying complex legislative issues and translating them into actionable, external-facing advocacy strategies.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, with a track record of effective public speaking and relationship building.
- Advanced degree (Law, Public Policy, Political Management, Economics, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or related field) preferred.
Skills Required
- Experience in government affairs with direct lobbying and external relationship management
- Experience at a U.S. government or congressional office and/or within a fintech, payments, or financial services government affairs team
- Proven expertise in political and government affairs tactics and a deep network of relationships in Washington D.C. and/or key state capitals
- Experience administering political giving, PAC management, and federal lobbying disclosure requirements (LDA) and FEC filings
- Ability to identify complex legislative issues and translate them into actionable advocacy strategies
- Exceptional communication, writing, presentation, and public speaking skills
- Advanced degree (Law, Public Policy, Political Management, Economics, Communications, Legislative Affairs, Political Science, or related)
What the Team is Saying
SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are paired with mental-health coaching/therapy, EAP access, and wellness programs, with options noted for low or fully covered premiums. Company-paid life and disability insurance further strengthen core protection.
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Parental & Family Support — Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave is complemented by fertility/adoption resources, subsidized back-up child/elder care, caregiver leave, and pet insurance. A 2026 program also matches a new federal $1,000 seed for eligible children’s investment accounts.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees have flexible/unlimited vacation alongside early-release “SoFi Fridays,” while non-exempt employees receive generous vacation and sick time. Paid volunteer time and role-appropriate leave options extend time-away coverage.
SoFi Insights
What We Do
SoFi wasn’t built to be a bank. Or a technology company. We were built for one mission: help people achieve financial independence so they can realize their ambitions. Redefining an entire industry isn’t easy work—and it’s not for the faint of heart. It takes a certain kind of team. People with diverse perspectives and expertise, united by a common sense of purpose. People willing to challenge assumptions but always do the right thing. People proving that innovation and responsibility don’t have to compete, but can come together to create something truly unconventional in the world. For the last eight years, we’ve been charting this new path forward. We call it The SoFi Way. At SoFi, we don’t just talk about culture: we live it. The SoFi Way is how we show up every day, how we make decisions, and how we build for our members, clients, and each other.
Why Work With Us
Together with our members, we’re changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance. We’re a next-generation Fintech company using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we’re at the forefront.
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