Head of Public Policy

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About Cleo

Most people come to Cleo to do work that matters. Every day, we empower people to build a life beyond their next paycheck, building a beloved AI that enables you to forge your own path toward financial well-being.

Backed by some of the most well-known investors in tech, we’ve reached millions of people to support them throughout their financial lives, from their first paycheck to their first home and beyond. We're hitting headlines too. This year, Forbes named us as one of their Next Billion Dollar Startups, and we were crowned the 'Hottest Tech Scaleup' at the Europas.

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We’re looking for an experienced Head of Public Policy to join our team. This is a new role at Cleo and you will spearhead our advocacy and stakeholder engagement efforts, at the forefront of developing and maintaining strategic relationships with policymakers and industry groups. You will navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, where many of our innovative products are novel not just to the industry but also to regulators. Your role will be pivotal in our lobbying and advocacy efforts to ensure that Cleo AI's interests and values are effectively represented. This position requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for public policy, eager to make meaningful impacts in a groundbreaking sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of advocacy and lobbying strategies to support business interests and objectives, with a focus on state and federal strategy for development of EWA laws in US
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with counterparts in Fintechs, policymakers, regulators and industry groups, such as EWA trade associations 
• Manage relationships with external lobbyists engaged by Cleo
• Conduct thorough research on proposed laws and regulations, evaluating their potential industry impact
• Monitor legislative developments closely and provide leadership with insights and actionable recommendations
• Develop relevant consumer metrics internally in collaboration with teams at Cleo to support our lobbying efforts
• Collaborate effectively with Public Relations and Communications teams to align strategies and messaging
• Ensure compliance with all relevant lobbying laws and reporting requirements, actively tracking legislative changes

About you 

• 5-8 years of experience as a lobbyist or in a similar role within a regulated industry, preferably financial services.
• Proven track record in engaging with government officials and industry stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of legislative processes and regulatory environments.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel within the US to meet with state legislators and policymakers to advocate for EWA. Expected travel would be around once a month.
• Experience with AI-driven products or fast-growing Fintech business environments is a nice to have.

What do you get for all your hard work?

• A competitive compensation package (base + equity) with reviews every 8 months. You can view our public progression framework and salary bandings here: https://cleo-ai.progressionapp.com/ - This position is a LC5 level role and we can pay  $150,000 - $215,000 p.a depending on experience.
• Work at one of the fastest-growing tech startups, backed by top VC firms, Sofina, Balderton & EQT Ventures
• A clear progression plan. We want you to keep growing. That means trying new things, leading others, challenging the status quo and owning your impact. Always with our complete support.
• Flexibility: We work to live, we don’t live to work. Cleo works with everyone on our team to ensure that they have the balance they need to reach their full potential.
• Work where you work best. We’re a globally distributed team. Our US team works fully remotely, but we host virtual socials and an annual company offsite in Europe with all expenses paid.
• Other benefits;
• 15 days annual leave a year + public holidays (+ an additional day for every year you spend at Cleo)
• Company-wide performance reviews every 8 months e.g every 2 terms, in line with our termly cycles (Jan-April, May-Aug, Sept-Dec):
• Generous pay increases for high-performers and high-growth team members
• Equity top-ups for team members getting promoted
• Check out our new benefits package here: https://web.meetcleo.com/blog/big-benefits-energy-the-latest-cleo-employee-benefits
• 401k matching
• Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision care
• Generous Parental Leave
• 1 month paid sabbatical after 4 years at Cleo
• Regular socials and activities, online and in-person
• We'll pay for your OpenAI subscription
• Online mental health support via Spill
• And many more!