At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

Ripple is looking for a Policy Communications expert to join our fast-growing communications team. In this role, you will oversee the company's global regulatory communications efforts in EMEA and APAC; devise strategic PR plans; and partner closely with the legal, corporate communications and policy teams. They are some of the best and brightest minds in law, tech, and government affairs, working together - and in partnership with regulators - to champion financial innovation. 

An ideal candidate is highly networked with the influencers who matter (press, policymakers, social, etc.) and can execute aggressive, creative, multi-channel strategies for Ripple. You are equally as effective in influencing strategic alignment with cross-functional teams and are experienced advising senior executives on everything from communications strategies to press interviews. You’ll manage a diverse set of executives and spokespeople from different disciplines, and build narratives that these spokespeople can deliver during press interviews and at events. 

You thrive in a world where you are strategic but can also execute details flawlessly. You are creative with resources and energized by pushing the boundaries. No job is too big or small for you. Your peers admire and are inspired by you. And you never settle for the status quo. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and execute communications strategies to achieve Ripple public policy, regulatory and advocacy objectives in APAC and EMEA.
• Maintain and build relationships with tier-1 media outlets to advance Ripple’s policy agenda; regularly communicate Ripple’s policy and regulatory priorities to the press.
• Draft and oversee the review process for press releases, talking points, messaging documents and other internal and external communications, seeing each through to completion.
• Interact directly with Ripple’s leaders, policymakers and industry influencers.
• Support media training for company executives, conduct spokesperson training prior to interviews and provide presentation support for speaking engagements.
• Manage agency relationships.

 WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 7+ years of relevant communications experience working on public policy issues for a technology company and/or public affairs agency.
• An understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape impacting cryptocurrency innovation in EMEA and APAC.
• Experience tracking policy developments and implementing campaigns around complex policy and regulatory items.
• Established relationships with media contacts and demonstrated success with media relations.
• Skilled at planning, prioritizing and executing in a fast-paced environment with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent at project management that requires collaborating with many contributors.
• Ability to draft focused messaging and content for press-related materials like press releases, executive briefing documents, press kits, and blog posts.
• Smart, energetic and relentless in the pursuit of moving the needle.
• Serious attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• In-house experience in tech, digital payments and/or the cryptocurrency landscape is a big plus, but not required.

WHO WE ARE:

Do Your Best Work

• The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
• A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
• Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
• Ripple is Flexible First: in-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in.
• Weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
• We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

• Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
• Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
• Employee giving match
• Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

• Twice a quarter R&R days so you can rest and recharge
• Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
• Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
• Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
• Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.   Please find our UK/EU Applicant Privacy Notice and our California Applicant Privacy Notice for reference.