102K–153K EUR / year
EU Government Relations Manager
OtherRemote — Belgium
Published on 2026-11-11
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About this role
Advance Stripe’s policy priorities in the EU through advocacy, policymaker relationships, and engagement across EU institutions. The role focuses on either payments and financial services policy or technology policy, translating Stripe’s positions and users’ needs into practical policy engagement.
About the company
Stripe provides payment infrastructure and financial tools that help businesses accept payments, manage subscriptions, and move money globally. It serves startups through large enterprises with APIs for online and in-person commerce.
The team
Government Relations & Public Affairs, reporting to the Head of EU Government Relations.
What you'll do
- Develop and execute EU advocacy strategies for an assigned portfolio of issues.
- Build relationships with policymakers, officials, and advisers across EU institutions.
- Represent Stripe in policy discussions with clear, persuasive arguments.
- Develop advocacy positions with Policy Strategy, Legal, Product, and Go-To-Market colleagues.
- Build support through trade associations, industry coalitions, and stakeholder engagement.
- Monitor political and regulatory developments and recommend when and how Stripe should act.
What we're looking for
- At least 5 years of relevant government relations, advocacy, public affairs, or public policy experience, including direct EU policymaking engagement.
- Deep expertise in payments and financial services policy or technology policy.
- Track record of delivering advocacy strategies and influencing legislative or regulatory debates.
- Strong understanding of EU institutions, political dynamics, and legislative processes.
- Sound political judgment and strong written and spoken English.
- Collaborative, resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to travel for meetings and events.
Nice to have
- Experience in a high-growth environment or in technology, payments, merchant, or financial services.
- Expertise in both technology policy and payments or financial services policy.
- Knowledge of the EU business landscape and relevant business associations.
- Experience communicating regional policy developments to a global audience.