Job Description:
The Role
As Government Relations (GR) Manager, you will support the advocacy and policy initiatives of Fidelity’s Government Relations and Public Policy team. S/he will be in the middle of the action in the Washington office for one of the nation’s leading financial services firms and will be expected to cover and keep the team apprised of legislative and regulatory developments, support external engagement with policymakers and other external stakeholders/trade associations, conduct research and analysis on policy issues and policymakers, and assist with political programming. The role will provide opportunities to contribute to strategy and planning on key initiatives and expand your network in Washington while covering congressional hearings, trade association meetings, and political events.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing research, analysis, material development and project management support to advance the government relations and public policy team efforts engaging with policymakers, regulators, other government officials and other stakeholders.
- Draft legislative and regulatory updates and briefings on political and policy developments and assist with talking points and prep memos for meetings with policymakers. Scanning the external industry environment and monitoring policy, legislative, and regulatory developments.
- Tracking and subsequently preparing summaries of outside events, including congressional hearings and regulatory open meetings, with a focus on the potential impact on Fidelity and the industry.
- Assisting with the firm’s political program, including its political action committee/PAC.
- Attending trade association and other meetings to keep the government relations and public policy team informed.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- Undergraduate Degree
- 2-3 years of government relations, public policy, communications, public relations or Capitol Hill experience preferred
- Familiarity with financial services and public policy issues
- Excellent people skills and stellar communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize issues and workflow while exercising good, independent judgment
- Capable of efficiently producing thorough research; qualitative analysis; and clear, concise written work
- Expertise in creating advocacy materials and executive-level presentations and proficient in PowerPoint slide design
- Excel in working in a highly collaborative team environment
Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
The Team
Fidelity’s Government Relations and Public Policy group sits within Fidelity’s Corporate Affairs team and focuses on executing Fidelity’s core mission of better serving our customers and the communities we work in through impactful communications and policy outcomes across a range of stakeholder audiences, including legislators and regulators, community members, industry influencers and associates. As part of a centralized organization, you will have a role in supporting the firm’s activities on meaningful issues facing the enterprise. Externally, we engage regularly with members and staff of the U.S House of Representative, U.S. Senate, Administration and regulatory officials, as well as industry trade associations and other organizations. The GR Manager will be a key player in supporting this dynamic team, with a specific focus on matters of federal legislation, regulation, and policy communications.
The base salary range for this position is $97,000-185,000 USD per year.Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.