President and Chief Executive Officer

Better Markets; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Better Markets seeks a President & CEO to lead the nonprofit mission promoting economic and social justice through policy advocacy, research, and public education in Washington, D.C. The role directs the strategic vision, policy agenda, and a team of senior experts, serving as the organization’s primary voice with Congress, regulators, the White House, media, and donors.

The ideal candidate brings executive leadership experience in the public or nonprofit sector, deep knowledge of the economy or

Qualifications

• Experience leading a nonprofit or public sector organization.
• Strong understanding of economic policy, financial markets, and regulation.
• Proven relationships with policymakers and regulators.
• Ability to translate policy knowledge into action and influence.
• Fundraising experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Set the organization’s strategic vision and policy agenda.
• Direct a team of senior mission-driven experts.
• Serve as the primary voice with Congress, regulators, the White House, media, and donors.
• Oversee financial health and fundraising relationships.
• Guide communications strategy and public education initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Policy influence

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Nonprofit leadership

Education

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Better Markets seeks a President & CEO to lead the organization in promoting its mission of economic and social justice by ensuring economic security, opportunity, and prosperity for all Americans. This independent and nonpartisan organization works toward this through advocacy on economic and financial policymaking, including in regulatory agency rulemakings, research and policy analysis, litigation, expert advice, and public education.

The CEO will set the organization’s strategic vision, direct its policy agenda, and lead a team of senior mission-driven experts. They will also be its leading voice with Congress, regulators, the White House, the media, and donors. Working with the staff, the role covers the organization’s financial health, fundraising relationships, and communications strategy, so it suits a leader who can facilitate turning the subject matter experts’ deep policy knowledge into action, influence and impact across Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate brings executive leadership experience and skills plus a background in the public or nonprofit sector. They also bring a strong command of the economy or financial markets and regulation, established relationships with policymakers, and the credibility to represent Better Markets on the national stage. They understand the nuances and ecosystem of Washington, D.C. An advanced degree, experience with the media, and a fundraising track record are not necessary but strongly preferred.

Position Overview

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