Vice President, Policy Communications and Corporate Affairs

Vice President, Policy Communications and Corporate Affairs About the Company Renowned payment processing platform Industry Information Technology & Services Type Public Company Founded 1966 Employees 10,001+ Categories Business Services Cloud Data Services Payments Software Information Technology American Express Banking Services Business Consumer Services Credit Cards Credit Cards & Transaction Processing Customer Service Finance Golf Mastercard Personal Finance TV News Information Technology & Services Financial Services Technology Consulting & Professional Services Specialties global digital payments/commerce technology innovative mobile payment solutions and processing About the Role The Company is seeking a Vice President for Policy Communications and Corporate Affairs in North America. This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving strategic communications initiatives that align with business priorities and shape the company's corporate reputation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading public policy and regulatory communications, building the company's reputation as an advocate for innovation and economic development, and maintaining strong relationships with policy-focused media and analysts. Additionally, the role involves overseeing corporate positioning, crisis and issues management, and executive visibility, ensuring cohesive and compelling engagement with key stakeholders, including policymakers, media, regulators, and customers. Candidates for this role should be seasoned public affairs professionals with deep expertise in Washington, D.C., and a proven track record in crisis and issues management. The role requires exceptional writing and storytelling skills, strong relationships with media outlets, industry influencers, and policymakers, and experience in managing teams and influencing across a matrixed organization. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, be adept at navigating complex, high-pressure situations, and possess excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills to build trust and consensus among diverse stakeholders. A strategic and proactive approach to identifying and addressing emerging policy issues, as well as the ability to integrate policy and innovation narratives into a cohesive external strategy, is essential. Hiring Manager Title Senior Vice President of Communications, North America Travel Percent Less than 10% Functions Marketing Strategy