Job Description:

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 Expertise We’re Looking For

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

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.

The Skills You Bring

• 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

The Expertise You Bring

Government Relations

• 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

Regional Public Affairs

• 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

Internal Business Value

• 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.

Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position

The Team

The Regional Public Affairs team oversees Fidelity's interactions with federal, state and local governments in the communities where we live and work. Because many of Fidelity's products, services, and operations were created by law, or are subject to regulation, we play a significant role in promoting and protecting Fidelity's values, business, and brand.

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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

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.