Head of Government Relations, North America
Wise, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Wise
is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Wise is a dual-listed US-UK company with global reach, offering services to retail customers through an app, card or online, and to large companies and banks through Wise Platform. Wise supports around 15.6 million people and businesses and processes approximately US$200 billion annually in cross-border transactions.
Wise is focused on lowering costs and increasing ease for people sending money, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments. With Wise, people can hold 40 currencies and move money between countries. Wise aims to save customers money and improve access to financial services.
Job Description The NorthAm Policy/GR Lead will be the first point of contact for US and Canada government relations and policy, and will lead activities to influence policy decisions that improve outcomes for customers through greater competition and lower prices. You will navigate the US and Canadian political landscape to generate policy outcomes benefiting Wise customers, with a focus on access to payments systems and price transparency. You will represent Wise in industry groups and civil society organizations, prepare and brief Wise executives for policymaker meetings, and translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership. You will advocate for Wise’s G20 Scorecard Reports and for progress on direct access and price transparency—the two pillars of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap.
You will sit within the global Government Relations (policy) team and will manage two direct reports, based in DC. You will primarily work with banking, PR, product, compliance and legal colleagues, as well as other GR colleagues. There is regular travel expected to London, Austin, New York and Tallinn, Estonia.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities include:
Represent Wise in policy discussions with government and industry stakeholders.
Prepare and brief Wise executives for policymaker meetings.
Translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership.
Advocate for the G20 Scorecard Reports and progress on direct access and price transparency.
Manage two direct reports and collaborate with banking, PR, product, compliance and legal teams.
Engage in coalition-building with industry, consumers and governments.
Qualifications Experience required:
10+ years of experience in public policy and government relations, in public and/or private sectors.
At least 3 years’ experience as a lead, with a track record of developing direct reports.
Strong track record in US political/policy/government activities within the financial services sector, with relevant federal agencies, the Hill, or related environments.
Clear alignment with Wise’s Mission.
Polished speaker and writer, with gravitas to represent Wise at a senior level.
Nice To Haves
Experience in fintech/finance with payments/banking.
Experience beyond US policy and government, preferably in Canada.
Experience working with multiple regulators and policymakers, notably in Canada or other jurisdictions.
Knowledge of Wise’s products.
Additional Information For everyone, everywhere. We’re people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We’re proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and ensure every Wise teammate feels respected, empowered to contribute toward our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Wise, visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money. Wise is a dual-listed US-UK company with global reach, offering services to retail customers through an app, card or online, and to large companies and banks through Wise Platform. Wise supports around 15.6 million people and businesses and processes approximately US$200 billion annually in cross-border transactions.
Wise is focused on lowering costs and increasing ease for people sending money, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments. With Wise, people can hold 40 currencies and move money between countries. Wise aims to save customers money and improve access to financial services.
Job Description The NorthAm Policy/GR Lead will be the first point of contact for US and Canada government relations and policy, and will lead activities to influence policy decisions that improve outcomes for customers through greater competition and lower prices. You will navigate the US and Canadian political landscape to generate policy outcomes benefiting Wise customers, with a focus on access to payments systems and price transparency. You will represent Wise in industry groups and civil society organizations, prepare and brief Wise executives for policymaker meetings, and translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership. You will advocate for Wise’s G20 Scorecard Reports and for progress on direct access and price transparency—the two pillars of the G20 Cross Border Payments Roadmap.
You will sit within the global Government Relations (policy) team and will manage two direct reports, based in DC. You will primarily work with banking, PR, product, compliance and legal colleagues, as well as other GR colleagues. There is regular travel expected to London, Austin, New York and Tallinn, Estonia.
What You’ll Do Responsibilities include:
Represent Wise in policy discussions with government and industry stakeholders.
Prepare and brief Wise executives for policymaker meetings.
Translate complex policy developments to cross-team colleagues and Wise leadership.
Advocate for the G20 Scorecard Reports and progress on direct access and price transparency.
Manage two direct reports and collaborate with banking, PR, product, compliance and legal teams.
Engage in coalition-building with industry, consumers and governments.
Qualifications Experience required:
10+ years of experience in public policy and government relations, in public and/or private sectors.
At least 3 years’ experience as a lead, with a track record of developing direct reports.
Strong track record in US political/policy/government activities within the financial services sector, with relevant federal agencies, the Hill, or related environments.
Clear alignment with Wise’s Mission.
Polished speaker and writer, with gravitas to represent Wise at a senior level.
Nice To Haves
Experience in fintech/finance with payments/banking.
Experience beyond US policy and government, preferably in Canada.
Experience working with multiple regulators and policymakers, notably in Canada or other jurisdictions.
Knowledge of Wise’s products.
Additional Information For everyone, everywhere. We’re people building money without borders — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive. We’re proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences. Inclusive teams help us live our values and ensure every Wise teammate feels respected, empowered to contribute toward our mission and able to progress in their careers. If you want to find out more about what it’s like to work at Wise, visit Wise.Jobs. Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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