VP, Government Relations

LPL Financial LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 152,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. is seeking a Vice President of Government Relations to lead advocacy on key legislative and regulatory priorities.

The role demands deep financial services experience, wealth management knowledge, and the ability to navigate complex policy environments in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include coordinating policy analysis with LPC, briefing executives, and influencing public policy with Congress and agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8–12 years of public policy experience.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience advocating before Congress or regulatory agencies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the firm’s policy positions before Congress and regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with business units, Legal, Policy & Community Impact on analysis and strategy.
• Brief executives and clients on legislative matters; develop advocacy tools and messaging.
• Build relationships with government officials, staff, and stakeholders; monitor policy developments.
• Develop policy briefings, testimony, and thought leadership documents.

Skills

Policy advocacy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Where Ambition Meets Innovation Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Job Overview

LPL is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President, Government Relations to join our team. This role will serve as an advocacy expert on a variety of key legislative and regulatory policy priorities for the firm. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in financial services and a strong foundation in wealth management and investor protection, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

The Government Relations team at LPL Financial represents the firm’s perspective on public policy issues before Congress, and executive and regulatory agencies. This position is responsible for managing issues on behalf of the firm with federal government officials in the U.S. The role will coordinate internally with relevant business units and Legal, Policy & Community Impact (LPC) to analyze the impact of policy proposals and develop the strategy to advocate for the firm’s position on those issues. Externally, the individual in this position will be expected to articulate the firm’s position to a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, Congress, industry trade associations, regulatory agencies, and policy advocacy organizations.

• Strategic planning and implementation – Working with the GR team to develop strategic plans to support the firm’s long- and short-term goals.
• Implement, monitor and adapt the plan as needed including clear goals and metrics
• Policy /Legislative/Regulatory analysis – Stay abreast of current trends and information to anticipate opportunities and risks that emerge.
• Evaluate pending legislation, policy and regulations; determine impact to LPL Financial and the industry while developing the firm’s response
• Oversee external lobbying resources, drive strategy, help with messaging, external outreach and the development of relevant advocacy tools
• Brief company executives and clients on legislative and regulatory matters and provide guidance/recommendations
• Foster and build positive relationships with strategically important government officials, staff, opinion leaders, third parties, and other external stakeholders
• Influence public policy, monitor government initiatives and advocate for specific public policies to advance the firm’s objectives
• Represent the company at government forums (official and political) and industry group meetings
• Represent LPL’s political action committee (PAC) at fundraising events
• Contribute to/direct preparation of policy briefings, testimony for pending legislative actions, and thought leadership documents
• Ensure alignment and coordination with state government relations strategy
• Forge relationships with industry associations, academics, policy leaders, and other stakeholders to add value, stay current and advance the firm’s interests
• Develop in-district events and visits to home office locations by elected officials
• Measure and analyze quantifiable data and use for future planning of public policy initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; advanced degree preferred but not required 8-12 years of public policy experience with established ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding work environment.

Core Competencies

• Effective policy professional with demonstrated experience in advocacy before Congress and regulatory agencies
• Ability to deliver effective counsel to senior leaders
• Ability to thrive in a large, complex and matrix organizational structure
• Ability to provide leadership and inspiration to other highly talented individuals
• Team player adaptable to diverse groups of colleagues, internal business clients, and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify and pursue strategic business objectives
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline intensive environment
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations in a practical, hands-on, commonsense manner
• Ability to gain credibility, manage expectations, and develop strong working relationships with colleagues and business clients; convey clear advice to clients
• High energy, team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong communication skills in a business setting, both written and verbal

Preferences

Experience working in or with Congress and/or federal regulatory agencies, private sector experience as part of a government relations team a plus

Pay Range

$152,131.00 - $253,483.00 Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.

Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more.

Company Overview

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace(6) , LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients. For further information about LPL, please visit www.lpl.com. Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities.

Information on Interviews

LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at [phone].

EAC 5.19.26 LPL Financial is the nation’s largest independent broker-dealer.* Our company is widely known for its financial strength, exceptional service, and favorable industry reputation among financial professionals. To understand who we are, it’s important to know our core belief: financial guidance is a fundamental need for everyone.

LPL Financial creates the space to let you do what you do best – create personal, long-term client relationships that turn financial aspirations into realities. Each year, thousands of financial professionals successfully manage billions of dollars in assets. Because our company is not too big and not too small, you can seize the opportunity to make a real impact. To learn more about our organization visit our About LPL page.

* As reported by Financial Planning magazine, June 1996-2019, based on total revenue.

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