ACE USA, the U.S.-based retail operating division of the ACE Group of Companies, offers more than 170 sophisticated property, casualty, risk-management, and accident and health products and services through retail brokers. With offices in 18 U.S. cities, ACE USA is able to meet the insurance needs of corporate clients of all sizes.

ACE is dedicated to recruiting and developing talented individuals with the knowledge, ability and desire for success. With our strong capital base, financial stability, diversified earnings stream and multinational operating platform, we offer an excellent opportunity for your future growth and development.The position will report to the Deputy General Counsel of ACE Group.  The role will be located in our Washington, D.C. office.  Some domestic and international travel will be involved.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for working closely with our Deputy General Counsel, AOG President and CEO to develop and implement the government affairs strategies for ACE's global business, both in Washington, D.C. and abroad.  The primary focus will be on external affairs including representing ACE on trade related organizations and before foreign governments.  China experience and expertise is a necessary component of this position.

The candidate will increase ACE's relationships and name recognition with U.S. and foreign governments, embassy officials, multilateral institutions and business groups and serve as an industry resource on trade issues, legal and regulatory developments and Washington based activities.  Additionally, the candidate will engage U.S. and foreign governments, embassy officials, multilateral institutions and business groups on ACE's international market priorities.  The candidate will influence the deliberative process to achieve desired results.

The candidate will develop new market entry plans with senior management and regional business units and troubleshoot strategies to resolve political and/or regulatory hurdles affecting ACE's existing operations.  Finally, they will identify opportunities for ACE senior management to engage U.S. and foreign government officials, multilateral institutions and business groups to support ACE's priority international policy issues.

This position requires an accomplished candidate with strong academic credentials, a distinguished professional record, and a strong business orientation.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with Congress or within a relevant agency such as USTR, Treasury or Commerce.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of private and/or public sector experience in international trade issues.
•  Bachelor's degree required/graduate or legal degree desired.
• Financial services experience a plus.
• Good relationships with Congressional offices and Administrative agencies that deal with international trade issues required.
• Proven leadership ability.
• Ability to take a collaborative approach to problem solving with comfort in working in amatrix environment.
• Strong conflict resolution skills.
• Comfort in dealing with senior management on a variety of complex issues; ability to communicate complicated concepts both through written and verbal means to the highest levels of senior management.
• Ability to manage multiple changing agendas in a fast paced environment.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate with and influence multiple stakeholders within the organization.

Compensation:

This position participates in the ACE Executive Compensation program, which includes base salary, annual bonus, annual stock awards, and other executive level benefits.

ACE Limited is the Bermuda-based holding company of the ACE Group of Companies (ACE), one of the world's leading providers of commercial property and casualty insurance and reinsurance. The ACE Group provides a diversified range of products and services to clients through operations in more than 50 countries around the world, and has the authority to conduct business in over 140 countries.

ACE offers a competitive salary plus cash bonus, equity opportunities and comprehensive benefits package including life, health and dental, vision, a generous retirement savings plan, disability coverage, stock purchase plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, and business casual dress.

If you'd like additional information about ACE INA, please visit our website at http://www.aceusa.com/

ACE USA is an equal opportunity employer and our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, handicap, marital status or any other status or condition protected by Federal and/or State laws, except where bona fide occupational qualifications apply.

In order to be considered an applicant for employment with ACE, all applicants must go to ACE's website at www.aceusa.com/careers to apply for the position(s) of interest and complete an online application. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered an applicant in accordance with ACE's policy.  If you have difficulty with our site, please send your resume to mailto:kyndra.nagy@acegroup.com?subject=Vice%20President%2c%20International%20Government%20Affairs .