Manager, Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy

LSEG•Washington, DC

1d•$110,400 - $184,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is within the Americas team of the Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy (GRRS) department. The GRRS mission is to advance LSEG’s policy agenda and profile with key stakeholders, serving as a strategic advisor on reputational issues and business initiatives. The team focuses on advocacy, engagement, thought leadership, and advisory, partnering with business divisions and the Corporate Affairs & Marketing Division to position LSEG as a trusted resource and thought leader on policy issues impacting the industry. The GRRS team is global, with nearly 30 professionals across 11 LSEG offices. The purpose of this role is to help advance LSEG’s policy agenda and profile with key policymakers through the management and ownership of the political engagement function. This includes administering, maintaining, and growing LSEG’s political action committee (PAC) and related political engagement work. The role also involves serving as a strategic advisor on reputational issues and initiatives impacting LSEG, its customers, and partners, with a specialty focus on political implications and risks. This position is central to GRRS’s mission to anticipate, develop, and implement advocacy strategies to shape a supportive policy environment for LSEG. While focused on US engagement, it is part of a global government relations team that works across geographies, business areas, and functions to drive campaigns supporting key LSEG priorities globally.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related experience.
5+ years experience in government relations, with direct experience as a PAC professional at a corporation, trade association, non-profit organization, or federal campaign.
Experience building and executing on internal or external fundraising campaigns.
Strong interpersonal communication skills, oral and written, and demonstrated ability and experience to consistently collaborate positively and effectively with internal and external partners.
Must have high attention to detail, excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to leverage for effective development and implementation of PAC strategy and fully compliant PAC administration.
Experience working closely with and desire for high engagement with policymakers and staff.
Demonstrate strong political competence and understanding of Congress, Administration, the U.S. political landscape, and the rules and regulation pertaining to corporate political engagement.
Knowledge of campaign finance laws and regulations and FEC reporting rules.
Ability to engage colleagues in discussion about our political system and relevant developments to the company’s public policy agenda - including with senior executives, existing PAC members, and potential PAC members - in a positive and politically neutral manner in recognition of the range and diversity of political viewpoints among LSEG employees.
Experience working with political programs and software to ensure effective database management.
Understanding of financial services, capital markets, data & technology, and global trade.
Ability to quickly understand financial services issues and explain them simply to a range of partners.
Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, lead and prioritize several projects concurrently, and exercise good judgment.
Must exhibit professional demeanor, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a clear reputation for ethical conduct.

Nice To Haves

Experience with public speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead LSEG's PAC fundraising strategy in partnership with GRRS leadership, including planning, campaigns, content, and events.
Oversee PAC operations and compliance, ensuring adherence to election laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
Serve as PAC Treasurer, supporting Board governance, budgets, and strategic priorities.
Manage vendor and stakeholder relationships to support compliance, budgeting, and campaign disbursements.
Drive PAC membership growth through targeted engagement and communication activities.
Direct PAC budget allocation, monitor disbursements, and assess performance against objectives.
Support senior leadership engagement in political and policy forums, including global events.
Build industry relationships and monitor political, regulatory, and market developments.
Represent LSEG in meetings, forums, and working groups across the federal political landscape.
Lead policymaker mapping, engagement planning, and reporting activities.
Support wider GRRS priorities and strategic projects as business needs require.
Act as a registered lobbyist and represent LSEG in political engagement activities.