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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 a Senior 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 Senior Manager Public Policy who will provide internal policy support and analysis ensuring our advocacy is well-informed and strategic for the benefits of our members. This role reports to the Director Policy and Government Affairs.
What you'll doDirect Advocacy & Government Relations: Serve as SoFi's primary representative leading direct engagement with the U.S. Congress the Administration and key staff. This role requires developing and executing sophisticated targeted advocacy strategies to proactively educate policymakers on SoFi's policy views and legislative priorities.
External Portfolio Management: Act as a liaison and relationship manager on advocacy overseeing an engagement portfolio that includes key trade associations think tanks and consumer advocacy organizations driving coalition efforts to advance the policy agenda.
External Representation: Serve as a spokesperson for SoFi at legislative and policy-focused events forums and conferences. Proactively seek opportunities to promote SoFi’s thought leadership and advocacy goals for the team and our business executives.
Strategic & Political Advisory: Provide high-level strategic advice and insights to the Policy and Government Affairs team and business teams on the political landscape and legislative developments. This includes summarizing engagements and learnings for internal dissemination and advising the team on political and legislative activities to inform overall strategy.
What you'll need- 10+ years of 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.
- Deep working knowledge of fintech and/or financial services especially in rapidly scaling environments.
- 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.
- Proven ability to build and foster strong relationships as a natural connector and self-starter.
- Advanced degree (Law Public Policy Political Management Legislative Affairs Political Science or related field) preferred.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in government affairs
- Experience in direct lobbying and external relationship management
- Expertise in political and government affairs tactics
- Familiarity with fintech or financial services
- Advanced degree preferred
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SoFi Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Parental & Family Support—Up to 12 weeks fully paid parental leave paid caregiver leave fertility/adoption resources and subsidized backup childcare/eldercare are offered. Pet insurance and family-building support further broaden the coverage.
- Healthcare Strength—Medical dental and vision coverage is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance. Mental-health support via Modern Health and employer HSA contributions enhance overall health support.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Flexible vacation for exempt employees generous PTO for non-exempt paid holidays and early-release “SoFi Fridays” expand time-off options. An additional 16 hours of paid volunteer time underscores community engagement.
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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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Date Posted
05/16/2026
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