Government Relations Manager

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

As Government Relations (GR) Manager you will support the advocacy and policy initiatives of Fidelitys Government Relations and Public Policy team. S/he will be in the middle of the action in the Washington office for one of the nations leading financial services firms and will be expected to cover and keep the team apprised of legislative and regulatory developments support external engagement with policymakers and other external stakeholders/trade associations conduct research and analysis on policy issues and policymakers and assist with political programming. The role will provide opportunities to contribute to strategy and planning on key initiatives and expand your network in Washington while covering congressional hearings trade association meetings and political events.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing research analysis material development and project management support to advance the government relations and public policy team efforts engaging with policymakers regulators other government officials and other stakeholders.
• Draft legislative and regulatory updates and briefings on political and policy developments and assist with talking points and prep memos for meetings with policymakers. Scanning the external industry environment and monitoring policy legislative and regulatory developments.
• Tracking and subsequently preparing summaries of outside events including congressional hearings and regulatory open meetings with a focus on the potential impact on Fidelity and the industry.
• Assisting with the firms political program including its political action committee/PAC.
• Attending trade association and other meetings to keep the government relations and public policy team informed.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Undergraduate Degree
• 2-3 years of government relations public policy communications public relations or Capitol Hill experience preferred
• Familiarity with financial services and public policy issues
• Excellent people skills and stellar communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize issues and workflow while exercising good independent judgment
• Capable of efficiently producing thorough research; qualitative analysis; and clear concise written work
• Expertise in creating advocacy materials and executive-level presentations and proficient in PowerPoint slide design
• Excel in working in a highly collaborative team environment

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Team

Fidelitys Government Relations and Public Policy group sits within Fidelitys Corporate Affairs team and focuses on executing Fidelitys core mission of better serving our customers and the communities we work in through impactful communications and policy outcomes across a range of stakeholder audiences including legislators and regulators community members industry influencers and associates. As part of a centralized organization you will have a role in supporting the firms activities on meaningful issues facing the enterprise. Externally we engage regularly with members and staff of the U.S House of Representative U.S. Senate Administration and regulatory officials as well as industry trade associations and other organizations. The GR Manager will be a key player in supporting this dynamic team with a specific focus on matters of federal legislation regulation and policy communications.

Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope geographic location candidates relevant experience and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support market-leading retirement generous paid time off and parental leave charitable giving employee match program and educational assistance including student loan repayment tuition reimbursement and learning resources to develop your career. Note the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelitys 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.