Senior Director - Head of Government Affairs

Donnelley Financial Solutions

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Head of Government Affairs will lead DFIN’s government affairs strategy, anticipating, influencing, and responding to legislative, regulatory, and public policy developments affecting the company, its customers, and its industry. The role serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and partners across Product, Finance, Sales, Services, and Marketing to turn regulatory developments into business opportunities, risk mitigation strategies, and market advantage. The position combines policy and regulatory expertise with business acumen and executive presence. It builds trusted relationships with regulators, policymakers, trade associations, and industry stakeholders; leads a small team of subject-matter experts; and advises executives on government affairs priorities. The role also supports cross-functional coordination, product strategy, corporate communications, and engagement on policy issues affecting capital markets and the investment company ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 10 years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory affairs, legal, legislative affairs, or a related discipline.
Experience working within a regulatory agency, government office, industry association, or consulting/lobbying organization.
Demonstrated experience influencing policy outcomes and managing complex stakeholder relationships focused at the federal level.
Ability to anticipate regulatory trends and connect developments to business strategy and growth opportunities.
Ability to operate proactively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments.
Understanding of DFIN’s business model, customers, products, and industry dynamics, and ability to balance risk management with commercial objectives.
Ability to build credibility with regulators, policymakers, executives, and industry leaders.
Experience managing subject-matter experts, operating across functions, leading cross-functional teams, and aligning diverse stakeholders.
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills, including advocacy and persuasive messaging.
Ability to simplify complex regulatory matters for a variety of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD), Master’s in Public Policy, Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
Strong understanding of the SEC, financial services, capital markets, disclosure, governance, regulatory technology, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Monitor, analyze, and assess emerging federal, state, and international legislative and regulatory developments affecting DFIN and its clients.
Develop and execute government affairs strategies supporting enterprise priorities, growth initiatives, and regulatory objectives.
Identify opportunities to influence policy outcomes and regulatory frameworks affecting corporate governance, disclosure, and regulatory workflows for corporations and investment companies.
Provide executive leadership with strategic recommendations on policy developments, risks, and opportunities.
Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, policymakers, regulatory bodies, lobbyist advisors, and industry stakeholders.
Represent DFIN in discussions with legislators, regulators, and government officials.
Coordinate company participation in consultations, comment letters, hearings, working groups, and industry forums.
Serve as a leading voice for DFIN on issues affecting capital markets and the investment company ecosystem.
Support engagement with trade associations, advocacy organizations, and industry coalitions.
Build strategic partnerships that strengthen DFIN’s market position and influence policy issues.
Collaborate with industry stakeholders to advance positions aligned with DFIN’s business objectives and customer needs.
Identify opportunities for thought leadership and engagement.
Establish and lead a cross-functional regulatory committee to discuss the regulatory environment across DFIN constituents.
Direct and manage a small team of subject-matter experts, translating regulatory developments into actionable business insights and strategic recommendations.
Partner with Product, Sales, Services, and Marketing leaders to support enablement that turns policy into repeatable execution.
Support product strategy and development by identifying and responding to regulatory trends that may create market opportunities or customer demand.
Promote alignment among public policy positions, marketing, corporate communications, and business priorities.
Assist with corporate messaging and disclosures regarding regulatory developments and their forecasted business impact.
Prepare executive briefings, presentations, and updates for senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Research regulatory dynamics in new markets identified as potential avenues for growth.
Provide strategic counsel to the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer and Executive Leadership Team on government affairs priorities.