Government Relations Lead @ Enova

Government Relations Lead

Hybrid

Posted on 3/23/2023

INACTIVE

Locations

Chicago, IL, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Public Policy

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree in Public Policy preferred
Minimum five years' experience within government relations and/or regulatory affairs working within national and state politics, government, think tanks, public interest groups or the field of corporate public policy
Project Management experience
Ability to craft well-constructed arguments, anticipate and refute contrary viewpoints with robust reasoning and strong data points
Broad policy experience with direct knowledge of the financial services sector
Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to write well and translate complex issues into simple language that people who are not experts can understand
Proficiency and self-sufficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

Responsibilities

Provide robust monitoring, analysis, and notification of events, political trends, media coverage, etc. to identify opportunities and/or threats which may directly or indirectly affect our business
Participate in developing and managing an annual budget
Engage directly with legislators and other policy-makers
Maintain up to date knowledge of industry regulations, legislation, and best practices
Maintain up to date knowledge of Enova products and businesses

About the Role:

As a Government Relations Lead you will develop and manage our federal and state public policy strategies and execution for the small business lending industry, including coordinating with Enova SMB P&Ls, corporate support groups, third party consultants, and industry organizations. You can expect to build a network of trade associations, industry partners, non-profit groups and others to support policies that will help create/maintain access to credit over the Internet for small businesses in America who want it. Additionally, we are looking for someone to develop and lead public policy promotion campaigns for the policy issues that impact Enova and online lending, key issues include banking/lending regulations and enforcement actions by FTC, SBA, FDIC and OCC. This role reports to the Chief Strategy Officer.

Responsibilities:

Provide robust monitoring, analysis, and notification of events, political trends, media coverage, etc. to identify opportunities and/or threats which may directly or indirectly affect our business
Participate in developing and managing an annual budget
Engage directly with legislators and other policy-makers
Maintain up to date knowledge of industry regulations, legislation, and best practices
Maintain up to date knowledge of Enova products and businesses

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree in Public Policy preferred
Minimum five years’ experience within government relations and/or regulatory affairs working within national and state politics, government, think tanks, public interest groups or the field of corporate public policy
Project Management experience
Ability to craft well-constructed arguments, anticipate and refute contrary viewpoints with robust reasoning and strong data points
Broad policy experience with direct knowledge of the financial services sector
Excellent communicator with great interpersonal and presentation skills, as well as the ability to write well and translate complex issues into simple language that people who are not experts can understand
Proficiency and self-sufficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications

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Benefits & Perks:

Flexible work schedule (In-office T/W/Th and remote M/F for hybrid-eligible roles)
Health, dental, and vision insurance including mental health benefits
401(k) matching plus a ROTH option (U.S. Based employees only)
PTO & paid holidays off
Sabbatical program (for eligible roles)
Summer hours (for eligible roles)
Paid parental leave
DEI groups (B.L.A.C.K. @ Enova, HOLA @ Enova, Women @ Enova, Pride @ Enova, South Asians @ Enova, APEX @ Enova, and Parents @ Enova)
Employee recognition and rewards program
Charitable matching and a paid volunteer day…Plus so much more!

About Enova

Enova International is a leading financial technology company that provides online financial services through our AI and machine learning-powered Colossus™platform. We serve non-prime consumers and businesses alike, while offering world-class technology and services to traditional banks—in order to create accessible credit for millions.

Being a values-driven organization is at the core of Enova’s success. We live our values by listening to our customers, challenging assumptions, thinking big, setting high expectations, and hiring and developing the best. Through our values and our commitment to making Enova an awesome place to work, we maintain an environment of inclusion and culture where our employees can thrive. You can learn more about Enova’s values and culture here.

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1,001-5,000 employees

Website

Joint venture

Company Overview

Enova is a mission-driven organization helping hardworking people get access to fast, trustworthy credit.

Benefits

Advance your career - We have a dedicated training team focused on giving you the tools you need to succeed within your department, within the company and in your career. The focus starts day one with a robust onboarding program and continues throughout your career at Enova.
See the benefits - Full-time employees receive medical, dental and vision benefits; matching 401(k); PTO; commuter benefits; flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare; and more!
Be recognized - There’s plenty of room for both lateral and upward movement here at Enova. We’re always interested in promoting from within, and we keep a lookout for top talent who are ready to advance.
Get your perks - Full-time employees can receive tuition reimbursement, one-month paid sabbatical after four years, discounted massages, manicures and other perks.
Give back - We work throughout the year to partner with local charities and assist our neighbors in need. We also offer a charitable match program — allowing team members to double their impact when they donate money to charity.
Have fun - We like challenges here; maybe that’s why we have so many games, competitions and outings. There are a number of ways you can scratch your competitive itch and have fun!

Company Core Values

Customer first - We listen to our customers’ needs and create products that solve real problems. We deliver beyond expectations, treating our customers the way we want to be treated.
Best answer wins - We believe innovative ideas and solutions can come from anywhere. That’s why we make sure the best answer wins — no matter who it’s coming from.
Operate as an owner - The entrepreneurial spirit runs strong at Enova. We encourage team members to think big and move fast and use resources like they’re their own.
Accountable for results - We’re a data-driven company, and we use that data to add value and create results. We set our expectations high and do what we say we are going to do.
Top talent and teamwork - Enova is a place for the best and brightest, from all walks of life and parts of the world. We work in small, focused teams that encourage diversity of thought.