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PathwardPublic Policy Associate Senior
Pathward is seeking a Public Policy Associate Senior to join its team on a full-time basis. Pathward functions as a financial empowerment organization collaborating with innovators…
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Pathward is seeking a Public Policy Associate Senior to join its team on a full-time basis. Pathward functions as a financial empowerment organization collaborating with innovators to expand financial choice, availability, and opportunity while eliminating conventional banking barriers. In this position, the professional will support the organization's public policy initiatives concerning banking, small business lending, payments, rural development finance, and financial technology sectors. Responsibilities involve partnering with both internal colleagues…
Job Description
Pathward is seeking a Public Policy Associate Senior to join its team on a full-time basis. Pathward functions as a financial empowerment organization collaborating with innovators to expand financial choice, availability, and opportunity while eliminating conventional banking barriers.
In this position, the professional will support the organization's public policy initiatives concerning banking, small business lending, payments, rural development finance, and financial technology sectors. Responsibilities involve partnering with both internal colleagues and external consultants to formulate clear messaging across corporate communication channels, earned media, and stakeholder gatherings.
This role suits professionals with experience in tracking legislative matters, managing political action committees, and communicating intricate financial concepts to varied audiences. Candidates must also be prepared for frequent travel, as the position requires being away approximately 25% of the time, including overnight and out-of-state trips.
Responsibilities
- Monitor, analyze, and summarize federal and state legislative and regulatory activities impacting the company
- Contribute to state-level public policy capabilities by tracking priority developments and identifying emerging risks and opportunities
- Draft internal memoranda, issue summaries, briefing documents, talking points, and leave-behinds
- Administer the company political action committee, including tracking activity, supporting solicitations, and coordinating vendor compliance
- Participate in government, regulatory, trade association, coalition, and industry engagements
- Utilize tracking systems for policy priorities, lobbying activity, regulatory updates, invoices, and expenses
- Plan events and activities to advance organizational policy goals
- Serve as an information resource for internal teams and external consultants
Requirements
- Equivalent education and work experience alongside five or more years in a relevant capacity
- Ability to communicate complex technical and financial concepts to diverse audiences
- Capability to navigate rapidly shifting regulatory, competitive, and technological landscapes
- Experience building and managing relationships with vendors, strategic clients, and fintech partners
- Skill in working effectively across legal, compliance, operations, risk, technology, and business departments
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight and out-of-state travel
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement benefits
- Life insurance
- Disability benefits
- Paid time off
- Annual performance-based incentive opportunity
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What is the salary range for the Public Policy Associate Senior role?
The annual salary range is $72,000 to $120,000, with individual pay determined by factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Eligible employees may also receive an annual performance-based incentive.
How much travel is required for this position?
The position requires frequent travel up to 25% of the time, which includes overnight and out-of-state trips.
What education or experience is needed to apply?
Applicants need a bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work experience, typically accompanied by five or more years of relevant experience.
What benefits are offered with this job?
Pathward provides health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, and paid time off.
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