Director, State Government Affairs & Public Policy

Director, State Government Affairs & Public Policy

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Flex is a growth‑stage, NYC‑headquartered Fin Tech company that is creating the best rent payment experience. We enable users to pay rent throughout the month on a schedule that better fits their finances and budget. Our mission is to empower as many renters as possible with flexibility over their most significant recurring expense.

Flex is seeking a senior, strategic, and entrepreneurial leader to oversee our state government affairs strategy nationwide. Based in New York City, San Francisco, or Salt Lake City and reporting to the Vice President of Public Affairs, this leader will represent Flex before state policymakers, regulators, and advocacy organizations, advancing policies that improve the financial stability of 44 million renters across the United States. The Director will shape the state policy environment that enables Flex’s growth, operational integrity, and social impact, and will serve as a decisive, proactive advocate who operates at the intersection of innovation, regulation, and trust.

• Strategic and Enterprise Leadership — Design and lead Flex’s state government affairs strategy, aligning policy engagement with business growth, risk mitigation, and social impact goals.
• Serve as a senior advisor to leadership on state policy and regulatory developments that influence company strategy and product innovation.
• Build trusted relationships with state regulators, legislators, and external experts to facilitate transparent dialogue and credibility for major strategic initiatives.
• Lead strategic policy planning in key states where regulatory alignment is central to Flex’s long‑term business model.
• Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Finance to ensure alignment between government affairs and regulatory readiness.
• Advocacy and Representation — Represent Flex with professionalism and authority before legislators, regulators, and advocacy organizations across the country.
• Lead multi‑state legislative and regulatory campaigns that affect consumer financial services, fintech, and housing stability.
• Build coalitions and partnerships with trade associations, think tanks, and nonprofit organizations to advance policy solutions that reflect Flex’s mission and values.
• Serve as a visible public presence for Flex, speaking at conferences, panels, and round tables, and engaging in direct dialogue with policymakers.
• Manage relationships with external lobbyists, consultants, and political advisors to ensure coordinated, compliant, and measurable advocacy efforts.
• Regulatory Engagement and Preparedness — Support strategic regulatory initiatives that require coordinated state‑level engagement and relationship‑building.
• Provide expert insight into the evolving state regulatory landscape and advise on pathways that strengthen Flex’s ability to operate within financial and housing markets.
• Anticipate emerging state regulatory challenges, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure all outreach is consistent with the company’s ethical standards.
• Maintain readiness and alignment across internal and external stakeholders for complex state‑level approval and compliance processes.
• Performance, Accountability, and Culture — Establish OKRs, KPIs, and reporting frameworks to measure the impact and efficiency of state engagement.
• Foster a culture of quick iteration, responsiveness, and clear communication.
• Proactively update leadership on progress and challenges rather than waiting for requests.
• Embody Flex’s core attributes:
  Doer, Owner, Collaborative, Precise, Resilient, and Humble.
• Always do the right thing, work smart and hard, and maintain a commitment to improving the financial lives of renters.

• 12 or more years of experience in state government affairs, public policy, or political strategy within consumer financial services, fintech, or another highly regulated sector.
• Proven ability to manage complex state‑level policy and regulatory initiatives that involve multiple stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Deep understanding of financial…