Associate,ExternalAffairs

Company Description We’re Checkout.com http://Checkout.com - you might not know our name, but we’re behind many of the digital experiences people use every day. When you book a holiday, order food, renew a subscription or check out online with brands like Spotify, Klarna, Uber Eats, TikTok, Sony, or eBay, there’s a good chance our technology powers the payment behind the scenes. At Checkout.com http://Checkout.com, we’re building where the world checks out - enabling over ten billion transactions every year for more than one billion shoppers globally. Our platform helps the world’s most ambitious businesses deliver seamless digital experiences at scale. We’re also building a company designed for people who want to do career-defining work. We move fast, think globally, and believe great teams are built by hiring exceptional people with conviction, curiosity, and a focus on impact. With 20 offices across six continents and London as our HQ, we’re shaping the future of fintech and we’re just getting started. Job Description This is a fast-paced role designed for high potential people at the start of their public affairs careers. Operating as the ‘right hand’ to the Director of External Affairs, you will assist on a wide range of high-impact global projects. This is a unique opportunity to quickly learn how public affairs can add material value to a high growth global fintech. The External Affairs team sits within the Legal, Risk and Compliance department, and manages Checkout.com http://Checkout.com’s engagement with regulators, governments and other third parties. External Affairs at Checkout.com http://Checkout.com covers strategic response, government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs and licensing. The team is growing rapidly, with new roles being created around the world. What you’ll do - Research: Assist the Director of External Affairs by researching new subjects and drafting tailored summaries. For example, analysing the political environment in a ne