Government Relations Coordinator

The Company

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. 

We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.

We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards.  Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade. 

Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day.  We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.

Job Summary:

This job will lead complex projects and resolve issues related to government relations and regulatory compliance. You will analyze current business trends and their impact on government relations strategies, implement global process improvements, and advocate for public policies that align with the organization’s interests. Your role involves leading cross-functional teams in government relations initiatives and engaging with government entities and regulatory bodies to build and maintain positive relationships.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Identify and recommend best practices for government relations and regulatory compliance.

• Lead functional projects and programs related to government relations.

• Conduct analysis to understand business trends and their implications for government relations.

• Participate in advocacy efforts to influence public policies.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with government relations strategies.

• Provide guidance on regulatory compliance and public policy issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

What you need to know about the role-

The Government Relations Coordinator will support PayPal’s International Government Relations team with coordination across International Markets projects, especially in Europe and alignment of our public policy work with our advocacy efforts for maximum impact. The role will also do some external representation. The coordinator will provide administrative and logistical support to ensure the effective functioning of the International Government Relations team, including maintaining organizational systems, internal communications, and other support as needed.

Meet our team

You will directly contribute to PayPal’s growth by helping to prepare the International Government Relations team to engage with policymakers to ensure the company’s interests are well-represented in policy discussions. Your efforts in monitoring policy changes, in particular in Europe, will assist the business in anticipating challenges and adapting our strategies accordingly to create growth opportunities and mitigate risks.

Your way to impact

• Manage Government Relations projects, including updates, meeting materials, and other initiatives.
• Assist in managing outside consultants, trade associations, and third parties to ensure appropriate PayPal engagement on advocacy priorities and campaigns.
• Coordinate cross-regional projects to maximize efficiencies across International Markets.
• Ensure compliance with all lobbying registrations and ethics requirements.

Your day to day

In your day to day role you will:

• Coordinate internal meetings and briefing materials
• Assist with policy analysis and advocacy by providing redlines and summaries, tracking relevant initiatives, drafting letters and reports, and other activities as directed
• Edit and proofread letters, reports, and other various documents for appropriate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
• Draft and edit advocacy materials as needed
• Update and maintain government relations goals, accomplishments, and policy tracking dashboards
• Perform other duties and administrative support as assigned

What do you need to bring

• Familiarity with government relations and public policy
• Strong analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills
• The ability to quickly understand, digest, and communicate policy issues to company representatives and policymaker audiences
• Proficient in utilizing relevant software programs, including AI tools
• An understanding of communications and social media content development (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
• A sincere and demonstrated interest in the payments industry and related policy issues

**We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates. Please don't hesitate to apply.

Subsidiary:

PayPal

Travel Percent:

0

PayPal does not charge candidates any fees for courses, applications, resume reviews, interviews, background checks, or onboarding. When making an application directly, we will never ask you to share passwords, one-time passcodes (OTP), or verification codes.  Any such request is a red flag and likely part of a scam. All communication regarding your application will come from official PayPal email domains. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately.  To learn more about how to identify and avoid recruitment fraud please visit https://careers.pypl.com/contact-us. 

For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.

Our Benefits:

At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset-you. That’s why we offer comprehensive, choice-based programs, to support all aspects of personal wellbeing—physical, emotional, and financial—delivering meaningful value where it matters most. We strive to create a flexible, balanced work culture with a holistic approach to benefits, including generous paid time off, healthcare coverage for you and your famil