Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD)
VP, Government Affairs
Prudential Annuities Distributors (PAD), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Classification:Marketing & Communications - CommunicationsThe Vice President of Prudential Government Affairs leads the planning, representation, and execution of key retirement-focused federal government relations strategies for Prudential, in full collaboration with the business and relevant internal teams. The position will also serve as an integral member of the government affairs team (External Affairs) in representing Prudential’s retirement policy interests with key third parties such as industry associations, think tanks, non-governmental organizations, etc. Insurance and technology policy verticals, as set by federal regulators and Congress, could also fall into the purview of this position, dependent on experience. Reporting to Prudential’s Head of U.S. Government Affairs, this position is based in Washington, DC and operates as an individual contributor.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leverage policy expertise and professional networks to advocate constructively and effectively for Prudential’s positions on retirement-related public policy.
• Maintain and grow a well-established and bipartisan network of policymakers and influencers in Congress, federal agencies, industry groups, associations, and other third parties to strengthen the company’s advocacy.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to manage a critical federal policy portfolio, enabling clear and effective advocacy across all stakeholders.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with colleagues and leaders about legislative, regulatory, or policy developments affecting our business, corporate functions, or customers, to ensure timely influence on outcomes.
• Coordinate efforts seamlessly with peers in External Affairs, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Strategically engage external lobbyists, trade association resources, and political action committee contributions to meet the company’s legislative and regulatory objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least ten years of relevant experience in government affairs and/or government roles.
• Deep knowledge of the legislative and federal regulatory processes.
• Substantial expertise in federal retirement policy. Experience in federal insurance and financial services policy is beneficial. Finance or accounting backgrounds are advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build rapport, credibility, and maintain a broad network of contacts.
• Executive presence with the ability to engage business partners, senior executives, and top public policy figures.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and a demonstrated capacity to collaborate across teams, departments, and industry boundaries.
• Strong situational awareness in meetings and interpersonal interactions, adapting communication styles to fit the audience.
• Strategic thinker and planner, creative problem solver, capable of developing and executing plans and proposals.
• Superior leadership skills, driving initiatives among internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional persuasion and negotiation abilities.
• Outstanding analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of advancing agendas that achieve successful policy results aligned with business and corporate goals.
• Solid organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, with sound judgment, trustworthiness, initiative, and the ability to handle several urgent issues simultaneously.# **What we offer you:**# Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $192,900.00 to $289,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.* **Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.*** **Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.*** 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).* Company-funded pension plan.* **Wellness Programs**including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.* **Work/Life Resources** to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.* **Education Benefit** to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.* **Employee Stock Purchase Plan:** **Shares** can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.**Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace**Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not #J-18808-Ljbffr
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leverage policy expertise and professional networks to advocate constructively and effectively for Prudential’s positions on retirement-related public policy.
• Maintain and grow a well-established and bipartisan network of policymakers and influencers in Congress, federal agencies, industry groups, associations, and other third parties to strengthen the company’s advocacy.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to manage a critical federal policy portfolio, enabling clear and effective advocacy across all stakeholders.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with colleagues and leaders about legislative, regulatory, or policy developments affecting our business, corporate functions, or customers, to ensure timely influence on outcomes.
• Coordinate efforts seamlessly with peers in External Affairs, contributing to a high-performing and collaborative team.
• Strategically engage external lobbyists, trade association resources, and political action committee contributions to meet the company’s legislative and regulatory objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
• At least ten years of relevant experience in government affairs and/or government roles.
• Deep knowledge of the legislative and federal regulatory processes.
• Substantial expertise in federal retirement policy. Experience in federal insurance and financial services policy is beneficial. Finance or accounting backgrounds are advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to build rapport, credibility, and maintain a broad network of contacts.
• Executive presence with the ability to engage business partners, senior executives, and top public policy figures.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and a demonstrated capacity to collaborate across teams, departments, and industry boundaries.
• Strong situational awareness in meetings and interpersonal interactions, adapting communication styles to fit the audience.
• Strategic thinker and planner, creative problem solver, capable of developing and executing plans and proposals.
• Superior leadership skills, driving initiatives among internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional persuasion and negotiation abilities.
• Outstanding analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of advancing agendas that achieve successful policy results aligned with business and corporate goals.
• Solid organizational skills, adept at managing multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
• Highly self-motivated, with sound judgment, trustworthiness, initiative, and the ability to handle several urgent issues simultaneously.# **What we offer you:**# Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $192,900.00 to $289,300.00. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.* **Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.*** **Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.*** 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).* Company-funded pension plan.* **Wellness Programs**including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.* **Work/Life Resources** to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.* **Education Benefit** to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.* **Employee Stock Purchase Plan:** **Shares** can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email accommodations.hw@prudential.com.If you are experiencing a technical issue with your application or an assessment, please email careers.technicalsupport@prudential.com to request assistance.Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), a global financial services leader and premier active global investment manager with approximately $1.4 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023, has operations in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Prudential’s diverse and talented employees help make lives better and create financial opportunity for more people by expanding access to investing, insurance, and retirement security. Prudential’s iconic Rock symbol has stood for strength, stability, expertise and innovation for 150 years. For more information please visit news.prudential.com.**Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace**Prudential Financial, Inc. serves its customers in more than 40 countries and territories, and we seek talented, creative individuals from a variety of backgrounds, worldviews, and life circumstances to work with us. We are focused on creating a fully inclusive culture, where all employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, support it, and thrive on it. At Prudential, employees have a unique opportunity to build their career path by owning their development, their career, and their future. We encourage employees to hone their skills and explore continued opportunities within Prudential.PGIM, the global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU), is a global investment manager with US $1.3 trillion in assets under management as of Dec. 31, 2023. With offices in 18 countries, PGIM’s businesses offer a range of investment solutions for retail and institutional investors around the world across a broad range of asset classes, including public fixed income, private fixed income, fundamental equity, quantitative equity, real estate, and alternatives. For more information about PGIM, visit pgim.com.Prudential Financial, Inc. (PFI) of the United States is not #J-18808-Ljbffr