VP, Government Relations at LPL Financial in Washington, DC

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals. Job Overview: LPL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President, Government Relations to join our team. This role will serve as an advocacy expert on a variety of key legislative and regulatory policy priorities for the firm. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in financial services and a strong foundation in wealth management and investor protection, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: The Government Relations team at LPL Financial represents the firm’s perspective on public policy issues before Congress, and executive and regulatory agencies. This position is responsible for managing issues on behalf of the firm with federal government officials in the U.S. The role will coordinate internally with relevant business units and Legal, Policy & Community Impact (LPC) to analyze the impact of policy proposals and develop the strategy to advocate for the firm’s position on those issues. Externally, the individual in this position will be expected to articulate the firm’s position to a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, Congress, industry trade associations, regulatory agencies, and policy advocacy organizations. This includes: Strategic planning and implementation – Working with the GR team to develop strategic plans to support the firm’s long- and short-term goals. Implement, monitor and adapt the plan as needed including clear goals and metrics Policy /Legislative/Regulatory analysis – Stay abreast of current trends and information to anticipate opportunities and risks that emerge. Evaluate pending legislation, policy and regulations; determine impact to LPL Financial and the industry while developing the firm’s response Oversee external lobbying resources, drive strategy, help with messaging, external outreach and the development of relevant advocacy tools Brief company executives and clients on legislative and regulatory matters and provide guidance/recommendations Foster and build positive relationships with strategically important government officials, staff, opinion leaders, third parties, and other external stakeholders Influence public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific public policies to advance the firm’s objectives Represent the company at government forums (official and political) and industry group meetings Represent LPL’s political action committee (PAC) at fundraising events Contribute to/direct preparation of policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and thought leadership documents Ensure alignment and coordination with state government relations strategy Forge relationships with industry associations, academics, policy leaders, and other stakeholders to add value, stay current and advance the firm’s interests Develop in-district events and visits to home office locations by elected officials Measure and analyze quantifiable data and use for future planning of public policy initiatives Other duties as assigned What are we looking for? We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness , act with integrity , and are driven to help our clients succeed . We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree preferred but not required 8-12 years of public policy experience with established ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding work environ