Director of State Affairs (Regional Midwest)

About this role

We are recruiting four regional Directors of State Affairs to lead BlackRock’s advocacy at the state and local level in the United States. Each individual will be responsible for developing, prioritizing, tracking, and communicating BlackRock’s public policy priorities at the state and local level for their region.

This job posting is for the Director, State Affairs for the Regional Midwest.

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About the Government Affairs & Public Policy Group

BlackRock has a long history of service as a trusted, expert resource to governments and policymakers around the world. Since the Government Affairs & Public Policy team was created in 2009, it has steadily grown, transformed, and established BlackRock as a respected advocate for investors and the millions of retirees we serve. In recent years, that work has extended to long-term challenges such as the retirement crisis, energy security, and investment in critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead state-level advocacy and engagement with policymakers and regulators.
• Build and maintain networks of contacts both within BlackRock and externally with state-level policy makers.
• Identify and monitor key U.S. public policy issues that impact investors at the state and local level; shape BlackRock’s position on these issues.
• Provide technical recommendations legislative and regulatory proposals, collaborating closely with Legal & Compliance and other teams to ensure alignment of views across the firm.
• Take initiative to define and implement response strategies across states.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand the interests of BlackRock and our clients as they relate to state-level government affairs developments; involve subject matter experts as appropriate; assist with the development and management of internal working groups.
• Provide expert level information on priority issues with key stakeholders across the firm.
• Represent BlackRock’s views with trade associations, consultants, and clients.
• Prepare briefing and presentation materials for engagements with policymakers, regulators, and clients.
• Write comment letters to policy makers and contribute to thought leadership publications on relevant policy topics.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Grassroots organization and campaign experience preferred.
• 7-10+ years of work experience in state lobbying; financial services expertise preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills. Must be able to present complex concepts in a concise and understandable way.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communication.
• Strong political acumen, thorough understanding of state-level public policy, and ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing deliverables and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong research and writing skills; strategic and creative thinking aptitude.
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas to senior internal and external audiences, including leaders within the firm, outside counsel, clients, and third-party organizations.
• Excellent collaboration and teambuilding skills.
• Good judgment and impeccable ethics; desire to succeed in a demanding, innovative, entrepreneurial environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the U.S.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate you