La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec) · 3 months ago
Director, Global Relations and Regulatory Affairs
New York
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expLa Caisse is a global investment group committed to building a sustainable future. The Director of Global Relations and Regulatory Affairs will shape the development and implementation of investment strategies across the Americas, focusing on policy and regulatory analysis and stakeholder engagement.
FinanceFinancial ServicesImpact Investing
Responsibilities
Initiate and maintain relationships with policymakers and regulators in Washington DC and within state and local governments most relevant for La Caisse’s investments
Provide real‑time market, policy, and regulatory analytics to inform portfolio management, pipeline development, diligence, and risk mitigation
Anticipate and support investment teams in navigating changes in policy and regulatory dynamics
Work closely with asset classes to support their investment strategy and execution in the U.S. and across the Americas, providing intelligence, context, and connectivity
Prepare for and actively participate in meetings with partners in government, finance and investing in the region, advancing La Caisse’s interests and visibility among decision‑makers in key geographies of the Americas
Contribute to media and communications for the Americas in partnership with the Public Affairs team
In collaboration with Investment, Risk, and Legal Affairs, design and execute regulatory/government engagement plans on priority legislative and regulatory issues in the U.S. and across the region; clarify interfaces with external advisors as needed
Develop and facilitate engagement with senior relationships with government (federal, state, and local), regulators, sovereign investors and public pension funds, development finance partners, and other market stakeholders—complementing relationships led by asset classes
Draft and curate briefings, positioning notes, decision memos, and presentations for senior management
Contribute to the drafting of communications products for leadership to reinforce strategic messages across the Americas
Qualification
Required
Government relations, public policy and regulatory affairs experience, complemented by a strong understanding of finance and investment
Clear, persuasive communication (written and spoken) tailored to senior audiences
Strong organizational skills; rigorous attention to detail and synthesis
Sound judgment, autonomy, and proactive problem‑solving in complex, fast‑moving contexts
Strategic thinking in a matrixed global organization; strong collaboration and relationship skills
Strong ability to adapt to the internal cultural and develop solid internal relationships quickly
Master's degree in a relevant field (public policy or administration, international relations, business, finance, law, or related)
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in relevant fields
Demonstrated experience engaging U.S. federal and state stakeholders and/or regulators; familiarity with Americas‑wide policy and regulatory dynamics
Strong understanding of the investment cycle and how policy/regulation intersects with origination, execution, and portfolio value creation
Outstanding analytical and writing skills; ability to produce concise, executive‑ready materials and presentations (advanced PowerPoint skills)
Mastery of English (spoken and written)
Right to work in the United States
Preferred
Experience working with/within investment organizations is an asset
Knowledge of multilateral development organizations and development finance partners is an asset
French is a strong asset; Spanish or Portuguese considered an asset for the Americas
Benefits
A competitive benefits package
Eligibility for annual variable compensation
Company
La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec)
At La Caisse, formerly CDPQ, we have invested for 60 years with a dual mandate: generate optimal long term returns for our 48 depositors, who represent over 6 million Quebecers, and contribute to Québec’s economic development.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charles Émond
President & Chief Executive Officer
Emmanuel Jaclot
Executive VP - Head of Infrastructure and Sustainability
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