Senior Manager, Public Affairs (Contractor)

Chime | Senior Manager, Public Affairs (Contractor)

About the Role

Chime is looking for a Senior Manager of Public Affairs to join its Government Affairs & Public Affairs team. This is a contract role focused on building and deepening relationships with third-party stakeholders including think tanks, consumer advocates, trade associations, academics, and policy thought leaders, at both the federal and state levels.

This person will serve as a key connective tissue across Chime’s Corporate Affairs functions, helping translate the company’s work into compelling narratives for external policy audiences while ensuring those stakeholders’ perspectives inform internal strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Support the development and execution of public affairs strategies that advance Chime’s policy and business objectives.
• Manage and deepen relationships with federal and state-level policy stakeholders, including think tanks, consumer advocacy organizations, and trade associations across the political spectrum.
• Help expand Chime’s existing federal stakeholder engagement model to priority states, identifying and cultivating relevant state-level policy and advocacy contacts.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Chime’s Corporate Affairs teams to develop integrated public affairs moments around events, research launches, and executive engagements.
• Draft and maintain a range of written material such as briefing memos, talking points, executive prep documents, and stakeholder communications — tailored to audiences ranging from policymakers to community partners.
• Project manage public affairs initiatives from concept through execution, coordinating across internal teams to ensure cohesion.
• Support planning and execution of stakeholder convenings, including logistics, partner outreach, and executive preparation.
• Contribute to efforts to leverage AI tools and build repeatable workflows for high-frequency deliverables (briefings, decks, talking points).
• And other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–7 years of experience in public affairs, government affairs, corporate affairs, social impact, or a related field.
• Strong familiarity with the DC policy ecosystem — think tanks, federal agencies, consumer advocacy organizations, and the broader Beltway stakeholder landscape.
• Background in financial services, fintech, or consumer finance policy strongly preferred; understanding of the regulatory environment (CFPB, OCC, etc.) is a plus.
• Proven ability to work across a wide range of stakeholders and audiences — from community groups to C-suite executives to policymakers.
• Exceptional written communicator; able to quickly calibrate tone and depth for different audiences.
• Self-starter with strong project management instincts; comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with a distributed team.
• Comfort with or interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline recurring workflows.

A Little About Us

At Chime, we believe that everyone can achieve financial progress. We created Chime—a financial technology company, not a bank*—on the premise that core banking services should be helpful, easy, and free. Through our user-friendly tools and intuitive platforms, we empower our members to take control of their finances and work towards their goals. Whether it’s starting a savings account, purchasing a first car or home, launching a business, or pursuing higher education, we’re proud to have helped millions unlock their financial potential.

We’re a team of problem solvers, dreamers, and builders with one shared obsession: our members. From day one, Chimers have worked tirelessly to out-hustle and out-execute competitors to bring our mission to life. Their grit and determination inspire us to work harder every day to deliver the very best experience possible. We each bring an owner’s mindset to our work, refusing to be outdone and holding ourselves accountable to meet and exceed the highest bars for our teams, our company, and our members.

We believe in being bold, dreaming big, and taking risks, while also working together, embracing our diverse perspectives, and giving each other honest feedback. Our culture remains deeply entrepreneurial, encouraging every Chimer to see themselves as stewards of our mission to help everyday Americans unlock their financial progress.

We know that to achieve our mission, we must earn and keep people’s trust—so we hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. These aren’t just words on a wall—our values are embedded in every aspect of our business, serving as a north star that guides us as we work to help millions achieve their financial potential.

Because if we don’t—who will?

Email resumes to [email protected].

*Chime is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC.