Government Affairs Associate

Join Robinhood's Government Affairs team in Washington, DC, and play a crucial role in shaping the company's policy positions and representing it at the highest levels of government.

As a Government Affairs Associate, you will focus on building relationships with policymakers, driving federal advocacy, and advancing Robinhood's priority policy issues.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate for relevant policy issues and develop relationships with policymakers in the U.S. Congress
• Lead engagements with industry associations to ensure their agenda supports Robinhood's policy goals
• Apply your political and policy expertise to identify opportunities that advance Robinhood's policy priorities
• Equip key internal business partners with a clear and timely understanding of sophisticated legislative and regulatory policies
• Lead the strategy of and prepare Robinhood executives for engagements with relevant government stakeholders

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience working in the U.S. Congress and/or Executive Branch, including experience with relevant committees and agencies
• Substantial time working for a member of Congress or a Congressional committee
• Familiarity with financial services companies and ability to communicate sophisticated financial services policy
• Existing relationships and positive rapport with relevant government stakeholders and industry groups
• Excellent written, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Execution-oriented mindset with drive and creativity to get things done

Benefits:

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
• Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
• Top-tier benefits, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
• Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund
• Access to AI tools and continuous AI skill-building
• Lifestyle wallet for wellness, learning, and more
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
• Time off to recharge, including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, and parental leave