Senior Government Affairs Manager

Come join the organization that is redefining security for the AI era. As one of the fastest-growing startups ever, we enable teams to secure cloud and AI applications by connecting code, cloud, and runtime into a single shared context. Trusted by security teams all over the world, we have a proven track record of success and a culture that values world-class talent. Not to mention, we're now powered by Google , meaning we offer our customers an AI-powered platform that harnesses Google’s Threat Intelligence and Security Operations to better detect, prevent, and respond to threats across all environments, allowing for further innovation.

Our Wiz ards from all over the globe work together to protect the infrastructure of our customers, including over 50% of the Fortune 100, who trust us to scan and secure over 230 billion files daily. We’re honored to be a leading player in a massive and growing market, and we continue to look for exceptional Wiz ards who are eager to make a significant impact on our team. At Wiz , you’ll have the freedom to think creatively, dream big, and use your full range of skills to contribute to our momentous growth. Come join our team and help us create secure cloud environments that allow even the best companies to move faster, all while having some fun!

SUMMARY

We’re looking for a European Government Affairs Lead to drive our strategy and engagement with public sector leaders in the United Kingdom and European Union. In this role, you will report to the Global Head of Government Affairs. The Government Affairs team works alongside a broad team of Wiz ards–including the legal, sales, marketing, and threat intelligence teams–to educate government leaders and inform sound cloud, AI and cybersecurity policies across the globe.

Our priority is supporting government policies that promote secure cloud infrastructure for organizations globally. We do that by listening, asking questions and educating. The ideal candidate will blend strong technical and policy aptitude, superior attention to detail, a proven history as a strong influencer and great presentation skills.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support the continued growth and maturity of our government affairs program, with a focus on educating EU and UK policymakers, crafting a favorable regulatory environment and providing support to market development.
• Pro-actively identify the need for (and lead the development of) government affairs products for both internal and external consumption.
• Support the Government Affairs team in advising Wiz leadership on policy developments, challenges and opportunities, including both tactical and long-term strategic planning.
• Build and maintain key professional relationships with decisionmakers across the EU, its member countries, and the United Kingdom.
• Support our work with consultants and industry associations in pursuit of effective policy ou