Director, HEAD OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.    

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of HEAD OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS to join our PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (PPGA) team to help develop, prioritize and advance BNY’s federal government affairs priorities. This role is located in WASHINGTON, DC – HYBRID.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative and creative leader with a record of successfully executing on priorities, building coalitions and adapting to evolving dynamics. In this role, you will work in collaboration with the Head of US Government Relations and colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to lead the development and execution of the bank’s public policy priorities and help elevate BNY’s profile in Washington to position the firm with policy makers, clients and other stakeholders. You will establish yourself as a trusted advisor and collaborator, working across the bank, including with senior leaders, functional teams, lines of business and other partners. This role will report to the Head of US Government Relations and will be based in Washington, DC. Hybrid 3 days in-office

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Lead the development, prioritization and advancement of key public policy priorities for BNY at the federal level and engage with elected officials and policymakers.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to understand the regulatory and legislative environment that impacts our business and how it intersects with BNY’s strategy and interests, share information and drive towards shared objectives.
• Build and leverage relationships with policymakers and allies to build coalitions that help advance key priorities and manage BNY’s public policy engagement with trade associations, membership organizations, consultants and other allies and partners.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including partners in Communications, Foundation, Community Solutions and Legal to address public policy issues and advance solutions and serve as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Prepare briefing, presentation and advocacy materials that distill policy messages and resonate across a range of audiences, including policymakers, partners and clients.
• Represent BNY Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements and help drive political engagement strategy.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• 12+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy or government relations with engagement in the political process with policymakers and stakeholders ideally with background in both the public and private sector and exposure to financial services issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex policies and information in succinct and compelling ways with diverse audiences.
• Proven experience leading, collaborating and executing on policy issues across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment with a focus on solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build consensus with the ability to independently execute tasks and deliver results.
• Creativity, curiosity and a self-starter demeanor with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and thrive in fast-paced environments.
• Strong political acumen through understanding of public policy, political dynamics and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
• Sound judgment and exceptional organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many competing priorities and responsibilities.

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