Vice President - Government Relations

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Job Title

Vice President, Government Relations

About your role:

As the Vice President of Government Relations, you will work directly with the Head of Government relations to map out appropriate policy positions, messaging and effective advocacy plans consistent with Fiserv’s business interests and value. You will also work with internal business partners, policymakers, trade associations and external organizations to shape advocacy plans.

You are a highly motivated self-starter with high professional standards of performance. Your work will help the business understand legislative and regulatory developments that affect financial services and payments technology and your strong organizational skills and understanding will separate mission critical projects from non-strategic projects.

What you'll do:

• Develop advocacy strategies and policy positions aligned to 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 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’s interests in trade associations, governmental organizations and nongovernmental organizations and assist with building coalitions with external stakeholders to advance policy objectives or respond to proposals that affect the business.
• Prepare written materials, briefings and talking points for internal leaders and external policy discussions.
• Responsibilities listed are not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as necessary.

Experience you'll need to have:

• 10+ years of experience working in state or federal government or 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 which includes reading, analyzing and interpreting legislative and regulatory documents.
• Proficient in 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 related field or equivalent combination of education, related experience and/or military experience.

Experience that would be great to have:

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

How you'll work:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity.
• This role requires use of a computer and audio equipment.

Sponsorship:

You must currently possess valid and unrestricted U.S. work authorization to be considered for this role. Individuals with temporary visas including, but not limited to, F-1 (OPT, CPT, STEM), H-1B, H-2, or TN, or any candidate requiring sponsorship, now or in the future, will not be considered for this role.

Benefits at Fiserv:

• Fuel Your Life program to support your 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 program to recognize your peers’ extra effort with points redeemable for rewards.
• Eight Employee Resource Groups to foster a collaborative culture and expand your network.
• Unparalleled professional growth with training, development, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options available from day one.
• Retirement planning including 401k match and discounted shares with the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement program.
• Paid parental and military leave.

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Salary Range

$192,000.00 - $288,000.00

These pay ranges apply to employees in Massachusetts, California (excluding Sunnyvale) and District of Columbia. Pay ranges for employees in other states may differ.

It is unlawful to discriminate against a prospective employee due to the individual's status as a veteran.

For incentive eligible associates, the successful candidate is eligible for an annual incentive opportunity which may be delivered as a mix of cash bonus and equity awards in the Company’s sole discretion.

Thank you for considering employment with Fiserv.  Please:

• Apply using your legal name
• Complete the step-by-step profile and attach your resume (either is acceptable, both are preferable).

Our commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Fiserv is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law. 

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