European Public Policy Director - EU

Vanguard Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking an experienced European Public Policy Director to lead their public policy engagement in the EU. The role involves advocating for clients, developing policy positions, and maintaining relationships with policymakers. The ideal candidate has significant experience in financial services or politics, a relevant undergraduate degree, and excellent communication skills. This position is pivotal in influencing investment legislation and requires regular travel throughout the EU.

Qualifications

• Proven related senior experience in financial services, politics, or government.
• Excellent understanding of policymaking and financial services industry.
• Commitment to Vanguard's mission of fair treatment of all investors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Vanguard's EU public policy positions.
• Execute public policy engagement strategy in EU.
• Advocate for Vanguard's clients with policymakers and regulators.
• Brief and support senior leaders in high-level interactions.
• Analyze impact of EU regulatory changes for clients.
• Develop relationships with trade associations and peers.
• Maintain a network of stakeholders.

Skills

Political acumen

Financial services understanding

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Proficient language skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Politics, Law, or Economics

Job description

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At Vanguard, we take a stand for investors. That starts with you. As the European Public Policy Director – EU, you will be our voice and our clients’ lead advocate, helping to influence the EU public policy, legislation and regulation that affects how our clients invest for their financial futures.

Advance our mission and your career!

Whether our clients are retail clients planning for retirement or intermediaries providing financial advice, you will lead Vanguard to stay abreast of and develop positions on EU public policy matters that materially impact the investment environment.

This role within the European Public Policy team, part of a wider Global Public Policy team that manages policymaker relationships for the Vanguard Group, offers the unique opportunity to engage directly with policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders across the EU on key issues impacting investors.

Join us and help us change the way the world invests!

In this role you will be a key ambassador for Vanguard's European business by:

• Leading the development of Vanguard's official position on EU public policy matters.
• Leading the development and execution of Vanguard's public policy engagement strategy and objectives in respect of EU public policy.
• Being the lead ambassador for Vanguard and its clients in respect of EU public policy matters, advancing their interests with policymakers and regulators.
• Briefing and supporting Vanguard's most senior leaders in their interactions with high‑profile regulators, politicians and civil servants.
• Helping Vanguard and its clients understand the impact of forthcoming EU regulatory change through political, legislative and regulatory analysis.
• Developing mutually beneficial relationships with the trade associations that Vanguard is a member of, the policy consultants it instructs and peer asset/wealth management firms.
• Maintaining an extensive network of internal and external stakeholders.

What it takes..

• Be able to demonstrate your commitment and alignment to Vanguard's mission of taking a stand for all investors, treating them fairly and giving them the best chance of investment success.
• Have a relevant undergraduate degree (e.g. Politics; Law; Economics) or equivalent experience.
• Proven related senior experience (e.g. financial services or professional services industry; politics; government administration).
• Have excellent political and financial services acumen and a detailed understanding of how policymaking and the financial services industry works.
• Have excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills that command the respect of business partners, leaders and external partners.
• Have proficient language skills.

Special Factors

• Location – we are open to candidates who are based in the EU or London.
• The role will require regular travel throughout the EU.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (crew refers to internally employed personnel) and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose. Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.