Chief Executive Officer – Better Markets

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The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of economic and financial policy and regulation across Washington, broad, deep, and successful experience managing people, exceptional leadership abilities and communication skills, and a proven track record of driving organizational success. The President & CEO will be responsible for the strategic, operational, financial, and programmatic direction of Better Markets. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO will lead the organization’s policy program areas, manage a team of dedicated mission-driven professionals, and serve as the primary external representative of the organization. The responsibilities will encompass a wide range of strategic, managerial, and operational tasks, with a focus on achieving its mission of promoting economic security, opportunity, and prosperity for all Americans, particularly those who are too often left out of the policymaking process. Responsibilities: Develop and execute a strategic vision for Better Markets that advances the organization’s mission and positions it for long-term impact. Oversee and steward the financial condition and strength of the organization, including budgeting, financial planning, and reporting to the Board. Ensure sound fiscal management and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. Lead and oversee the development and implementation of strategic initiatives within the policy program areas. Stay abreast of legislative, regulatory, judicial, and political developments related to economic and financial policy. Directly manage a team of senior policy directors and staff, providing guidance, support, and mentorship. Set clear performance objectives and provide regular feedback to ensure the team’s success. Foster a culture of collaboration, collegiality, creativity, innovation, and continuous improvement within the organization. Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing donors, including regular communication and updates on organizational activities. Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including elected and unelected policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, media, and partner organizations. Represent the organization at meetings, conferences, and other events to promote its mission and initiatives. Oversee the communications team on media outreach, strategic positioning, media relations, and consistent messaging across all channels. Ideal Candidate: An advanced degree in law, economics, finance, or a related field is highly desirable. Must have at least fifteen years of experience in law, economics, finance, public service, or a related field with at least seven years in a senior management or executive leadership role; experience in the public and/or nonprofit sectors is required. A minimum of 10 years of experience with, and a deep understanding of, economics, finance, financial markets, regulatory frameworks, and policy development processes is required. Must have some established relationships with economic, financial, and advocacy policymakers, like regulators, congressional staff, and Executive Branch/White House personnel. Desirable to have key media contacts and prior experience as an organizational spokesperson with a significant media presence. Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission and values of Better Markets. Be focused and goal-oriented, but flexible and able to multitask while working on many issues at once in a fast-paced environment. Be a demonstrated collaborative team leader while being resourceful and creative in setting priorities and achieving goals. A proven track record of leadership and management, including experience supervising teams and overseeing multiple, simultaneous, complex projects is a plus. Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders. Have strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail. See Position Details linked above for a comprehensive overview of the key responsibilities of and qualifications for the Chief Executive Officer role. Location: Washington, DC – Hybrid DR i Waterstone Human Capital is proud to lead this search on behalf of Better Markets. Apply The DR i Waterstone Advantage Career Placement Redefined Available Positions Begin Your Search Now Submit Your Resume Join Our Database