Public Affairs Manager

NatWest Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in London is seeking a Public Affairs Manager to enhance the bank's reputation. This role involves advising on political developments, engaging with government and stakeholders, and managing public policy priorities. The ideal candidate has public policy experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of the financial services sector. This position offers significant career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a public policy environment, including government or political context.
• Managing public policy risks and issues effectively.
• Providing strategic counsel to internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Set and deliver public affairs priorities for the bank.
• Monitor political developments and communicate with internal stakeholders.
• Engage with government and political bodies on behalf of NatWest Group.

Skills

Public policy experience

Communication skills

Relationship management

Strategic counsel provision

Financial services knowledge

Job description

Join us as a Public Affairs Manager

• You’ll play an important part in enhancing the bank’s reputation, supporting our public affairs priorities and delivering value for our customers and stakeholders
• Joining us in a collaborative and fast paced environment, you’ll be in an excellent position to develop your career with us
• This role will see you gain great exposure as you engage with a range of senior leaders and executives

What you'll do

As a Public Affairs Manager, you’ll be helping to set and deliver the bank’s public affairs priorities, advising colleagues on emerging political and policy developments and working closely with our stakeholders across government and the political landscape.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring the policy landscape for emerging political and public policy developments and communicating effectively with the relevant internal stakeholders
• Proactively supporting the Public Affairs team to review the bank’s policy priority areas that aligns with the wider bank strategy
• Representing NatWest Group externally with relevant stakeholders, including engagement with government, political parties, trade bodies and think tanks
• Developing strong relationships with executives and supporting senior researchers and members of Corporate Affairs leadership with their relationships with ExCo and the board

The skills you'll need

We're looking for someone with experience of working in a public policy environment, including government, in-house, agency or a political environment.

You'll have experience of managing public policy risks and issues and in providing strategic counsel to internal colleagues.

You’ll also need:

• Experience working in financial services is desirable
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• An understanding of the banking and capital markets policy landscape would be an advantage
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong communication and influencing skills at senior and executive level