Full-Time

Government Relations and Public Affairs Manager

Posted on 8/20/2024

OppFi

OppFi

201-500 employees

Provides personal loans through community banks

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$123.2kAnnually

+ Performance-based bonuses + Equity grants

Mid

Washington, DC, USA + 1 more

More locations: Remote in USA

Position can be performed remotely or in Washington, DC.

Category
Legal Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Proactive self-starter with strong interpersonal communications and writing skills.
  • Experience working on high-profile, fast-moving and contentious issues.
  • Highly motivated, responsive, organized and detail oriented with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
  • Must have ability to think proactively about potential challenges and opportunities.
  • 4+ years of federal, state and/or public affairs experience.
  • Political campaign and/or multiple state advocacy experience is a plus.
  • Knowledgeable enough about consumer finance issues to ask the right questions and know where to look for answers.
  • Strong team player in a fast-paced, willing to take-on-any-role environment.
  • Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
  • Represent the company before federal and state legislative bodies.
  • Work with senior consultants to plan and implement legislative strategy.
  • Evaluate and respond to federal and state legislative challenges and opportunities.
  • Actively engage in and lead bipartisan state and federal legislative strategy and advocacy.
  • Develop and execute projects in pursuit of OppFi's policy goals.
  • Work closely with, develop relationships with and actively engage with bipartisan policy makers at the federal and state level.
  • Attend and participate in state and federal legislative hearings and briefings and relevant panels.
  • Help manage and lead vendor relationships, including state and federal lobbyists and public affairs teams.
  • Develop and implement public affairs and media relations engagement.

OppFi provides a platform that connects community banks with consumers who have difficulty accessing credit from traditional financial institutions. The company focuses on offering personal loans to individuals who are often underserved, helping them to improve their financial health. OppFi's model involves partnering with community banks to facilitate these loans, generating revenue through the interest and fees associated with them. What sets OppFi apart from its competitors is its commitment to responsible lending practices, transparency, and exceptional customer service, which aims to positively impact the financial well-being of its clients. The goal of OppFi is to enhance financial inclusion by broadening credit access for everyday Americans.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$283M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2012

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Bitty Advance diversifies OppFi's product offerings in small business financing.
  • Expanded $50 million credit facility supports growth and new product roll-out.
  • Partnerships with educational platforms enhance customer engagement and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in small business financing could challenge OppFi's market position.
  • Potential delay in Federal Reserve rate cuts may decrease loan demand.
  • Integration risks exist with the acquisition of Bitty Advance.

What makes OppFi unique

  • OppFi partners with community banks to extend credit to underserved consumers.
  • The company emphasizes responsible lending and financial inclusion in its business model.
  • OppFi offers financial literacy resources through a collaboration with Zogo.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Generous vacation

Insurance benefits

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Subsidies for childcare costs, free financial literacy tools, 6 paid weeks of parental leave

Collaborative and supportive company culture

INACTIVE