Policy And Government Affairs Lead

Summary

Join Mercury, a fintech company, as their Policy and Government Affairs Manager. You will be responsible for tracking policy changes impacting fintech and startups, building relationships with regulators and lawmakers, advocating for innovation-friendly policies, and shaping Mercury's policy stance. This role requires 5+ years of experience in policy or government affairs with exposure to federal banking regulators. Strong communication and a proactive mindset are essential. Mercury offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, equity, and benefits, with salary ranges varying by location. The company values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in policy, government affairs, or a related role, with exposure to federal banking regulators (e.g., FDIC, OCC, Federal Reserve)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to craft compelling policy narratives and build relationships
• A proactive, zero-to-one mindset – you’re excited to build something new and thrive in ambiguous environments
• Willingness to attend relevant conferences, networking events, and engage directly with external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Be Mercury’s eyes and ears in the Policy world. Track policy and regulatory changes that impact fintech and startups, and turn insights into action
• Build relationships that matter. Connect with regulators, lawmakers, and industry groups to make sure Mercury has a voice in key conversations
• Advocate for innovation. Represent Mercury at meetings, conferences, and events—pushing for policies that support fintech and the startups we serve
• Craft our policy story. Help shape Mercury’s stance on key issues and communicate it in a way that resonates with policymakers and the public
• Work across teams. Partner with legal, compliance, and product teams to ensure Mercury stays aligned with evolving regulations while continuing to innovate

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the fintech or tech industry is a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (stock options)
• Benefits