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Overview Hi, we're Brigit — a holistic financial health company helping everyday Americans build a brighter financial future. With a business model aligned with our customers, we create transparent, fair, and simple financial products that put money back in the hands of our members, help them spend wisely, avoid unfair fees and build their credit quickly. If autonomy, ownership, and meaningful input at the company you work for are important to you, come join our growing team! Brigit is doing innovative and exciting work. Our work is recognized by others, including industry lists of best places to work and innovators. Role Overview As our parent company Upbound (NASDAQ: UPBD) grows, staying on top of state and federal laws and regulations is a top priority. We are expanding our policy team to focus on our state and federal work. You will work directly with the Vice President, Policy and Government Relations to help ensure Brigit, Acima, and Rent-A-Center are well represented with interested stakeholders. While this role has a primary focus on Brigit’s Earned Wage Access space, there may be opportunities to work across all brands within the Upbound family. What you’ll do Track bills and regulatory actions in lending and EWA, monitor the legislative process, and identify where engagement is needed. Manage local lobbyists in states where local engagement is necessary. Build relationships with state and federal regulators and legislators to educate them on Brigit’s business, customer impact, and EWA model. Engage in local legislative processes via comment letters, bill drafting, etc., to ensure our business model is well accounted for in state laws. Collaborate with compliance, legal, and product teams to ensure our product aligns with upcoming legislative changes. Participate in trade associations and work with other companies to promote inclusive regulation for the industry. Work with internal and external resources to craft communications and PR strategies where beneficial for the passage of bills. Perform any other related activities as assigned by the Head of Public Policy and Government Relations and the General Counsel of Upbound. Who you are 4+ years of policy experience in public policy and/or government relations within financial services and/or fintech is required . You have helped pass at least one law at the state level from conception to bill passage. Experience in monitoring and analyzing state and federal legislation and regulatory actions in lending and EWA is required . Experience managing local/state lobbyists and coordinating advocacy efforts. Strong capability to build and maintain relationships with regulators and legislators to educate stakeholders on the business, customer impact, and the EWA model. Location & Travel This is a full-time remote role (US only), with travel expectations up to 50+%. Compensation The anticipated annual base salary for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits for which an individual may be eligible. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, years of relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and location. Our Benefits & Team Medical, dental, and vision insurance Flexible PTO policy 401k plan Paid parental leave Physical and mental wellbeing benefits including Wellhub for virtual workouts and discounted gym memberships, and Headspace for virtual therapy sessions Monthly reimbursements for wifi and cell phone bills Annual reimbursement for Learning & Development Help hard working Americans build a brighter financial future High-growth company A dynamic, flexible and collaborative startup environment with a highly talented team Brigit is committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy (including breastfeeding and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable laws. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please email accommodations@hellobrigit.com. Disclosures For information on our data privacy policies, see the Brigit California Personnel Privacy Policy. Brigit uses E-Verify for employment authorization. See the E-Verify and Department of Justice websites for more details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brigit

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