Senior Manager, Government Affairs

Forward Financing is a Boston-based financial technology company with an operational hub in the Dominican Republic, providing fast, flexible working capital to US small businesses that have been underserved by traditional financing options. It is our mission to build a world-class fintech company so our customers and our people can reach their full potential. Forward has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal and Built In Boston and is certified as a Great Place to Work. We’re investing in our employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way.As the Senior Manager of Government Affairs, you will help shape the long-term strategy of Forward Financing, and drive its mission of providing access to capital for under-served small businesses. Directly reporting to our General Counsel, you will play a critical role in formulating our government affairs policies and initiatives, helping to develop our federal and state legislative policy, advocating policy positions on behalf of the Company, and developing and maintaining positive working relationships with relevant government and political leaders.In this role you will : Define and execute on our strategy and vision for government affairs - Work with the Company’s executives, our in-house Legal team, and outside consultants to continually develop and refine our government affairs policies, strategies and vision and execute on each. Keep abreast of national, state and local legislative and regulatory developments that might affect the Company in the near or long term.Develop and own government affairs roadmap - Lead internal efforts to map out our government affairs strategies into discrete projects / workstreams, ensuring progress on all fronts and keeping all work organized.Execute on multiple projects supporting our mission - Supervise our outside consultants and lobbyists. Develop and adhere to project budgets. Conduct background research and analysis to support our goals; synthesize research findings to identify and recommend company strategy.Lead Company advocacy efforts - Advocate Company positions before government officials, policy makers and their staff, both on the federal and state level. Coordinate policy advocacy with other industry participants, trade associations and stakeholders. Advise on the use of publicity to aid in advocacy efforts.Build relationships and coalitions - Build trusted relationships with legislators, regulators and other related parties, educating them regarding our product, our industry & our Company. Travel regularly to relevant conferences and meetings throughout the country. Work on building coalitions.Role Requirements : Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experienceA deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes6 years of relevant experience with government affairs, public policy, or government relationsA comprehensive understanding of the operation of federal and state policy making process.The ability to help plan and to implement a political advocacy effortThe ability to communicate persuasively and advocate for company positions and policies to political leaders and decision makers.Demonstrated experience working directly with senior executives and government officials, including advocating and building relationships at national and state government levels.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to solicit, receive, and implement feedback with the goal of relentless improvementStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to travel frequently within the U.S. and occasionally attend events after hoursForward Financing Core Values : Drive the Mission - We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say “yes” when others say “no.”Keep It Real - We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.Act With Kindness - We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.Shoot for Extraordinary - We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday’s best.#J-18808-Ljbffr