Confidential
Vice President, Policy Communications and Corporate Affairs
Confidential, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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