Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Government Relations

Role Summary/Purpose

We are looking to identify a self-motivated and talented Vice President to join the Corporate Responsibility & Government Relations team. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with and supporting the development and execution of the corporate responsibility and government relations strategies. The ideal candidate has exceptional analytical and project management skills, and a desire to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment. S/he is also confident and professional in their verbal communications, is a strong writer, and has an ability to deliver high-quality work products in an independent and timely manner.

Essential Responsibilities    

• Drive/lead projects and programs working collaboratively across a broad range of internal stakeholders

• Support Annaly’s strategy to influence federal government policies that impact our business

• Help track and synthesize regulatory, policy, and political developments that impact housing finance, financial markets, and the economy

• Drive processes and write content for Annaly’s Corporate Responsibility reports, website updates and ESG reporting frameworks

• Help monitor ESG developments and drive results with stakeholders in the ESG ecosystem which includes institutional investors, ESG funds, ESG rating agencies, and organizations that issue awards/ recognitions

• Help manage external relationships with key stakeholders, including: policymakers, industry groups, corporate philanthropy partners and ESG rating agencies

• Help execute the Company’s corporate philanthropy and volunteerism strategy

Qualifications/Requirements

Basic Qualifications

Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience, preferably in a corporate responsibility or government relations function

• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Attention to detail, work quality, timeliness and accuracy

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, relationship management and inter‐personal skills

• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills

• Data analysis background

• Knowledge of federal political and regulatory landscape and policymaking, ideally as it relates to housing finance and financial markets

• Knowledge of the ESG ecosystem including rating agencies, reporting frameworks and regulatory landscape

• Strong work ethic with a proactive, team‐oriented attitude

• High degree of integrity and character

• Interest in building and maintaining long‐term client relationships

• Strive to contribute to and improve efficiencies

Desired Qualifications

• Financial services background

• Policy or government relations experience, with a background in housing policy

• Corporate responsibility, communications, IR, and/or marketing background

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be willing to work in the office 4 days a week, role is based in NYC

• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States

• Must be willing to work additional hours as needed to complete deadline driven projects

The salary range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $160,000 and $210,000/year; however, base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Annaly is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.  We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact our Human Resources department.

Salary : $160,000 - $210,000