Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs

Fidelity•Westlake, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Role Vice President, Government Relations and Public Affairs - Westlake, TX Do you have government relations and public affairs experience to represent Fidelity in the community with government officials, regional business leaders, trade groups, and non-profit organizations? The Purpose of Your Role The VP, Government Relations and Public Affairs is based in Westlake, TX and is responsible for representing Fidelity’s presence in Texas to advance the company's business interests and elevate its corporate profile. This role is a primary 'face of Fidelity' in the region and requires active engagement in community events and activities, such as chambers of commerce, trade groups, public policy task forces and committees, and nonprofit organizations. Government relations responsibilities include partnering with team members on federal government relations initiatives and managing all aspects of local and state legislative affairs in North Texas and in Austin, including issue tracking, advocacy on key issues and relationship management with elected officials and key regulators.

Requirements

College degree required
You can confidently represent Fidelity in the business and nonprofit communities as well as with local/state/federal elected officials and regulators
You have strong relationship-building skills at all levels, effectively toggling between associate-level and leadership, as well as government staff, regulators, and elected officials
You have strong strategy and planning skills, and the ability to execute those plans
You are a fast learner who can quickly grasp complex legislative and regulatory issues and effectively advocate for Fidelity’s positions
You have a well-developed sense of political acumen and a demonstrated ability to influence and engage through written and verbal communications
You have a proven familiarity with the North Texas community

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in government relations or external/public affairs preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing relationship strategies with local, state and federal officials to educate them about Fidelity and advance Fidelity’s point of view on key issues
Monitoring all legislative and regulatory trends, potential legislation and policy activity in Austin, the North Texas region, and in additional assigned states to determine potential impact on Fidelity.
Developing subject matter expertise in key assigned policy issues and leading advocacy efforts on those issues for the entire regional public affairs team to coordinate engagement across all states
Working with Fidelity’s federal government relations and public policy teams to assess policy threats/opportunities and develop strong relationships with the regional federal delegation and staff.
Formulate and execute advocacy plans to address these issues.
Advocating for policy priorities with both internal and external audiences and lobbying elected officials on legislation of interest to Fidelity
Actively representing Fidelity in the region’s business, nonprofit and government communities
Attending events and engaging in community work that aligns with Fidelity’s regional goals
Leveraging engagement with regional and state chambers of commerce, trade associations, and nonprofit partners to advance the interests of Fidelity at a state/regional level
Developing and implementing strategies to maintain and enhance Fidelity's corporate and community profile in the region and state
Identifying, implementing, managing and fulfilling sponsorship opportunities that advance Fidelity’s regional goals
Partnering with Fidelity Corporate Affairs/ Regional Communications to obtain favorable news coverage that supports corporate and regional priorities
Supporting the Westlake Regional Leadership Team on regional priorities and opportunities.
Developing expertise on Fidelity's Texas business operations and its specific challenges/opportunities, and creating dynamic strategies to address and manage those needs
Working with business development contacts (Regional Leadership Office Director, Investor Center Market Leaders, Relationship Managers/Managing Directors) to understand business goals and partnering to develop integrated support strategies; assisting with introductions and relationship development as permitted by Compliance.