Sr. Government Relations Manager

5-7 years of progressive government relations, public policy, or regulatory affairs experience, with meaningful time in the payments, financial services, or fintech sector.

Direct experience with US federal legislative and/or regulatory processes and state-level legislative advocacy.

Exposure to, or strong aptitude for, international regulatory and government affairs work; experience operating across multiple countries or regions is a plus even if not payments-specific.

Track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder issues across a range of policy areas.

Experience working closely with outside counsel and translating legal/regulatory analysis into advocacy strategy.

Excellent executive presence; comfortable briefing senior and executive leadership and representing the company publicly, domestically and abroad.

Domestic and international travel may be required.

Prior government relations, public policy, or public affairs experience at a card network (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex), major issuer, or prepaid/payments company — ideally with some international or global remit.

Existing relationships with congressional offices, state legislators, FinCEN/Treasury staff, or international financial regulators relevant to payments and financial crimes policy.

Familiarity with unclaimed property / escheatment law and its intersection with stored value and prepaid products.

Familiarity with international stored-value / e-money regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU, UK, or other markets relevant to BHN's footprint).

Experience participating in or leading multi-organization industry coalitions, ideally across more than one country.

We seek candidates who not only demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in emerging technologies but have also successfully implemented and utilized AI tools to enhance their work, improve processes, or deliver measurable results. Our teams embrace continuous learning and the thoughtful integration of AI to create meaningful impact – for our employees and the future of work.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Salary Range for all U.S. Residents (excluding Alaska, California, North Dakota, South Dakota): $122,210.00 to $165,000.00

Salary Range for California Residents Only: $157,030.00 to $212,000.00

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Blackhawk Network offers benefits including 401k with employer match, medical, dental, vision, 12 paid holidays in the year 2026, sick pay accrual according to state law, parental leave, life insurance, disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, wellness benefits, and flexible time off for all full-time employees.

Blackhawk Network provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Blackhawk Network encourages applicants with previous criminal records to apply to all positions and, pursuant to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Acts (and other “Fair Chance” laws), Blackhawk Network will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Philadelphia applicants or jobs, please see a copy of Philadelphia’s ordinance on this topic by clicking this link: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-280104 .