Date Posted:
April 25, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Corporate Affairs – U.S Advocacy
Office/Company:
Vanguard
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-05454
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Director, Corporate Affairs reports to the Head of U.S. Advocacy and is located in Washington, D.C. The candidate will be responsible for helping develop sophisticated strategies to advance Vanguard’s Global Public Policy agenda, complementing advocacy objectives, while working closely with Vanguard’s Corporate Communications team.Help develop sophisticated strategies and implement effective tactics to create and advance Vanguard’s public policy agenda through external third parties to protect and advocate for the interests of Vanguard and its shareholders.Minimum of five–ten years related work experience in public affairs, communications, or the financial services industry; congressional and/or regulatory experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities:
• Help develop sophisticated strategies and implement effective tactics to create and advance Vanguard’s public policy agenda through external third parties to protect and advocate for the interests of Vanguard and its shareholders.
• Evaluate information based on understanding of public policy implications, Vanguard’s operating model and business areas, and best practices in communicating with and influencing external third parties.
• Maintain strong working relationships with media, professional and industry trade associations, consultants, thought leaders, and internal stakeholders to understand their approach and position on areas of focus.
• Help prepare data‑based collateral for external meetings and interviews as well as briefing materials for senior Vanguard leaders, including the CEO and President, among others.
• Lead initiatives to develop and execute visually compelling communication strategies that align with Vanguard policy messaging goals across multiple platforms.
• Stay abreast of political and policy developments.
Qualifications:
• Minimum of five–ten years related work experience in public affairs, communications, or the financial services industry; congressional and/or regulatory experience preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to manage and grow relationships.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant public policy issues and venues, particularly related to asset management, financial services, retirement, and tax policy, required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work productively in a communicative, dynamic, and team‑oriented environment.
Instructions:
Apply here
Other:
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
