Vanguard · 1 month ago
Director, Congressional Affairs - US Advocacy
Washington DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVanguard is a leading investment management company focused on the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. The Director of Congressional Affairs will represent Vanguard before Congress, advocating for the company's policy positions and managing relationships with policymakers to advance its public policy agenda.
FinanceFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Maintain and build a credible, nonpartisan voice on behalf of Vanguard with policymakers in both parties. Demonstrate an ability to influence agendas leveraging relationships, substantive public policy knowledge, and procedure
Advocates for Vanguard’s policy positions, interests, and the health of the enterprise
Develop sophisticated strategies and implement effective tactics to create and advance Vanguard's public policy agenda. Assess and recommend strategies to protect and advocate for the interests of Vanguard and its shareholders
Evaluate information based on expert understanding of public policy implications, Vanguard's operating model and business areas, and best practices in communicating with and influencing congressional officials
Help manage Vanguard's strategic engagement with policymakers
Maintain strong working relationships with key governmental entities, professional and industry trade associations, consultants, thought leaders, and internal stakeholders to understand their approach on areas of focus
Help prepare data-based collateral for external meetings as well as briefing materials for senior Vanguard leaders, including the CEO and President, among others
Stay abreast of political and policy developments. Provide periodic updates to internal and external audiences
Execute effective and timely communication with the business and other stakeholders. Serve as a trusted expert to consult with business leaders on potential impacts
Help manage and execute the day-to-day strategy for Vanguard’s Political Action Committee
Coordinate with the broader Global Public Policy team on issues and advocacy, as appropriate
Required to register as a lobbyist for Vanguard
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five years related work experience, with two years of regulatory affairs experience
Government relations and/or congressional experience required
Knowledge of congressional procedure and relevant public policy issues, particularly related to asset management, financial services generally, retirement, and tax policy, required
Excellent verbal and written communications skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work productively in a communicative, dynamic, and team-oriented work environment
Strong political acumen and the ability to grasp complex issues and work collaboratively
Demonstrated ability to work across political parties and ideologies
Strong relationship management skills
Ability to work quickly and independently. Attentive to detail and sensitive to deadlines
Preferred
Graduate degree preferred but not required
Company
Vanguard
Check is a client-owned investment company that offers low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services.
Founded in 1975Kelayres, Pennsylvania, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
ic@3401
2017-03-31Non Equity Assistance
Leadership Team
Salim Ramji
Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Maack
Principal, Head of US Equity Index Portfolio Management
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