Shift4

Shift4

Government Affairs Associate

Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States · Exec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 53 days ago
ResearchLeadershipCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • Shift4 (NYSE: FOUR) is boldly redefining commerce by simplifying complex payments ecosystems across the world.
  • As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry.
  • For more information, visit www.shift4.com.

Responsibilities

  • Manage trade association memberships and participation, including renewals, event coordination, and representation on behalf of the organization at both domestic and international levels.
  • Support congressional, agency, and international engagements (e.g., with foreign governments or multilateral organizations), including preparing briefing materials, scheduling meetings, and following up on action items.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather inputs on policy positions, report global policy risks to executive leadership, and contribute to enterprise-wide risk monitoring.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.
  • 3-5 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, advocacy, or related roles, preferably in a corporate or association setting with international exposure.
  • Strong knowledge of domestic and international regulatory and legislative processes, with experience tracking global developments and building relationships with stakeholders.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Superior communication abilities for interfacing with internal teams, lobbyists, and external officials across cultures and time zones.
  • We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Nice to have

  • Experience in trade associations, lobbying coordination, international policy, or certifications in public policy (e.g., relevant professional associations).
  • Preferred: Experience in trade associations, lobbying coordination, international policy, or certifications in public policy (e.g., relevant professional associations).

Compensation

  • As the leader in commerce-enabling technology, Shift4 powers billions of transactions annually for hundreds of thousands of businesses in virtually every industry.

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