Manager, Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a commitment to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years.

Through a comprehensive suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services - and our open-access model - we provide the flexibility, stability and trust that enable our customers to pursue their ambitions with confidence and clarity.

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG.

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Our workplace generates an enriching and rewarding experience for our people and customers alike. Our vision is to build an inclusive culture in which everyone feels encouraged to fulfil their potential.

As a global organisation spanning 70 countries and one rooted in a culture of growth, opportunity, diversity and innovation, LSEG is a place where everyone can grow, develop and fulfil your potential with meaningful careers.

Government Relations and Regulatory Strategy (GRRS):

GRRS's mission is to advance LSEG's policy agenda and profile with key policy stakeholders as well as serve as a strategic adviser on reputational issues and business initiatives. Our work is focused around four pillars: advocacy, engagement, thought leadership and advisory. We partner with business divisions and functions as well as with our colleagues in the Corporate Affairs & Marketing Division to position LSEG as a trusted resource and thought leader with key decision-makers on policy issues impacting the future of our industry. The GRRS team is truly global, comprised of nearly 30 professionals across 11 LSEG offices globally.

Role, Purpose and Impact:

You will help to advance LSEG's policy agenda and profile with key policymakers across Congress, the Administration, and regulatory agencies. This role is a financial services generalist, covering policy issues including capital markets, data & analytics, risk intelligence, indices, sustainability, and global trade. The role will help support Directors and the broader team, but will also have ownership and lead some issue areas. Working in the Americas team, you will be a strategic adviser on reputational issues and business initiatives impacting LSEG, our customers and our partners. This role is central to GRRS' mission to anticipate, develop and implement advocacy strategies to shape a supportive policy environment for LSEG. You will also work with a diverse, global and distributed team, working across geographies, business areas, and functions to drive campaigns that support key policy priorities for LSEG globally.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Anticipate, develop and implement advocacy strategies to build a supportive policy environment and/or mitigate risks for LSEG.
• Provide real-time, strategic counsel across the business, including executive committee and divisional senior management, on key policy and regulatory developments in the US impacting LSEG.
• Provide support to broader GRRS team on issues outside of core portfolio.
• Continually build and develop relationships with policy stakeholders in the federal policy space, serving as a key external LSEG representative.
• Support policymaker mapping, engagement planning, drafting consultation responses, developing policy positions, and internal reporting.
• Work alongside colleagues in the GRRS team globally to ensure a consistent approach.
• Represent LSEG at relevant events, roundtables and working groups as appropriate, and ensure our interests are reflected in policy discussions.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This role will be a registered lobbyist and engage in political activities and events.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or related experience.
• 5+ years experience in government relations, public policy, and/or policy analysis and development; Congressional experience preferred.
• Understanding of financial services, capital markets, global trade, and/or sustainability policies. Ability to quickly understand technical issues and explain them simply to a range of partners.
• Experience working closely with and desire for high engagement with policymakers and staff. Demonstrate strong political competence and understanding of Congress, Administration, and U.S. political landscape.
• Ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, lead and prioritize several projects concurrently, and exercise good judgment.
• Must have high attention to detail, excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must exhibit professional demeanor, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a clear reputation for ethical conduct.

Key Relationships and Committees:

• Internal: Colleagues of varying seniority across breadth and depth of Group, including up to the executive committee and divisional senior management.
• External: Policymakers, regulators, politicians, central bankers, customer and competitor peers, industry bodies, academics and think tanks.

We take a hybrid approach to workplace, with a requirement to work three days per week in the office. This role must have the ability to travel 5-10% of the time.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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