Head of Finance
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Head of Government and Labor Relations
Fengate Asset Management
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida
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Lead
About the role
- Manage US labor and government relationships for Fengate’s Infrastructure, Real Estate and Private Equity businesses
- Support origination of investment opportunities and structure and monitor investments from a US labor and government relations perspective
- Design and execute labor strategies to support projects and ensure alignment with union labor and stakeholder goals
- Provide consultative support to internal teams regarding US labour related matters and strategies
- Leverage labor relationships to originate and structure new investment opportunities with key labor partners
- Build and maintain relationships with labor unions, government agencies, policymakers, and other stakeholders to advance collaboration opportunities
- Attend meetings with prospective industry partners and government and public project sponsors; provide subject matter expertise on US federal government policies and programs
- Act as primary point of contact for US-based Taft-Hartley existing investors and support investor relations
- Assist sales efforts targeting national building trades-affiliated pension plans and support distribution team outreach to Taft-Hartley-centric consulting firms
- Ensure projects adhere to labor agreements and standards; address issues and foster resolutions to ensure successful project outcomes
- Represent the fund at key industry events and conferences and build professional networks
- Support responsible investments initiatives and collaborate with internal senior leaders and committees on strategic priorities
Requirements
- Post-secondary degree in a relevant field (e.g. law, industrial relations, communications, etc.)
- 10+ years of experience in US labor and/or government (municipal, state or federal level) relations, strategy or similar role
- Experience in deal origination, construction project management, and/or institutional sales required
- Experience working with construction trade unions required
- Experience working with the US general contractor community required
- People managerial experience required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to work collaboratively with many different internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities
- Versatility and ability to work across a broad range of stakeholders and environments
- Motivated self-starter with ability to work independently
- Professional conduct reflecting quality of work, demeanor, ethical values and high standards
- Positive attitude with a willingness to roll-up sleeves
- Deep understanding of the U.S. labor landscape, preferably within infrastructure, construction, real estate development sectors, or government
- Strong business acumen and instincts
- Proficiency in verbal and written communications
- Active monitoring and knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and political and market trends impacting U.S. labor
