Vice President, Government Relations

Fiserv•Columbia, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Government Relations works directly with the Head of Government Relations to develop policy positions, messaging, and advocacy plans aligned with Fiserv’s business interests and values. The role partners with internal business teams, policymakers, trade associations, and external organizations to shape advocacy efforts and help the business understand legislative and regulatory developments affecting financial services and payments technology. The position calls for a self-starter with strong organizational skills and the judgment to distinguish mission-critical work from non-strategic projects. This is an on-site role Monday through Friday. The position requires use of a computer and audio equipment. Applicants must already possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

Requirements

10+ years of experience working in state or federal government, or in government relations within a company, trade group, or other organization.
10+ years of experience developing advocacy strategies for state or federal policy matters.
A comprehensive network of policy contacts in Washington, DC, or across the states.
Research experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents.
Proficiency communicating policy positions to elected officials, government staff, trade associations, or regulatory stakeholders.
Experience in the financial services sector, including policy matters related to payments, banking, financial technology, or bank service provider technology.
Experience developing written policy materials, executive briefings, and external messaging for legislative or regulatory matters.
Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Business Administration, Law, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, related experience, and/or military experience.
Must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible.

Nice To Haves

Experience representing an organization in trade associations or policy coalitions.
Experience working with senior leaders on policy issues affecting market position, operations, or regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities

Develop advocacy strategies and policy positions aligned with business priorities, public policy developments, and regulatory proposals.
Communicate policy positions to elected officials, legislative staff, agency representatives, and external policy stakeholders.
Analyze legislative and regulatory documents to assess their impact on products, services, clients, and business operations.
Partner with legal, compliance, risk, and business teams to explain policy developments and gather input for advocacy plans.
Represent Fiserv in trade associations, governmental organizations, and nongovernmental organizations.
Help build coalitions with external stakeholders to advance policy objectives or respond to proposals affecting the business.
Prepare written materials, briefings, and talking points for internal leaders and external policy discussions.

Benefits

Fuel Your Life program supporting physical, financial, social, and emotional well-being.
Paid holidays and generous time-away policies.
No-cost mental health support through Employee Assistance Programs.
Living Proof peer recognition program, with points redeemable for rewards.
Eight Employee Resource Groups.
Professional growth opportunities through training, development, and internal mobility.
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
Retirement planning, including a 401(k) match and discounted shares through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
Paid parental and military leave.
Annual incentive opportunity for eligible associates, potentially delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards.