Manager, Government Relations – Tax & Trade

The Manager, Government Relations – Tax & Trade will play an important role in advocating for the company's tax and trade policy interests across the globe and within industry groups. This position requires a strategic thinker with an understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies that protect and promote the company's business interests and growth. **POSITION SUMMARY** The **Manager, Government Relations – Tax & Trade** will play an important role in advocating for the company's tax and trade policy interests across the globe and within industry groups. This position requires a strategic thinker with an understanding of regulatory environments and the ability to develop and implement advocacy strategies that protect and promote the company's business interests and growth. **RESPONSIBILITIES** - **Advocacy and Representation:** - Manage day-to-day interactions with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups on tax and trade policy matters, while supporting broader Government Relations priorities and strategic objectives. - Serve as subject-matter expert in interactions with government officials, regulatory agencies, and industry groups on the subjects of tax policy and trade policy. - Support relationships with key stakeholders to influence policy and regulatory decisions. - Support advocacy for the company on legislative and regulatory issues involving tax, trade, and related topics. - - **Regulatory Analysis and Strategy:** - Monitor and analyze tax and trade regulatory changes in key geographies where the company operates. - Assess the impact of regulatory developments on the company's operations and business strategy. - Help implement advocacy strategies to address trade challenges and opportunities. - **Collaboration and Communication:** - Communicate regulatory and legislative developments to internal stakeholders. - Prepare briefing materials, reports, and presentations on government relations activities. - Support the government relations team on other specified projects as needed. - **Industry Engagement:** - Participate in industry associations trade working groups and coalitions to advance the company's interests. **QUALIFICATIONS** - Minimum 7 years of related work experience. - Good understanding of regulatory processes and government structures. - Proactive, decisive and able to work independently on a broad variety of subjects. - Strong detailed orientation and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks. - Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, which includes ability to remain objective and use discretion in all situations. - Highly collaborative and team oriented, able to build relationships at all levels of the organization. - Resourceful, with a problem-solving aptitude, and ability to manage and resolve complex and sensitive situations while managing confidential information appropriately and professionally. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Preferred 10+ years of related work experience. **EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS** - Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in the fields of Political Science, Public Policy, Accounting, Tax, or Law) **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** - No Special Physical Requirements **TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED** - Occasional travel **The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.** **OUR CORE PRINCIPALS**: Safety*. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.* **OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES** *• High-Performance Culture• Customer Focus* *• Operational Excellence* *• Innovation* *• Financial Strength* **VERTIV BEHAVIORS** - *Own it* - *Act with urgency* - *Foster a customer-first mindset* - *Think big and execute* - *Lead by example* - *Drive continuous improvement* - *Learn and seek out development* - *Promote transparent & open communication* **About Vertiv** Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing se…