Public Affairs Manager

NatWest Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Public Affairs Manager for a 12-month period to support its Commercial and Institutional business. The role involves engaging with political stakeholders and advising on public policy impacts affecting the bank. The ideal candidate will have strong stakeholder engagement skills and a deep understanding of the UK legislative process. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and work closely with high-profile internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong history of stakeholder engagement and public policy knowledge.
• Experience in a public policy environment such as government or agency.
• Broad understanding of financial and economic trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop and influence public affairs strategy considering economic threats and opportunities.
• Analyze legislation and advise on potential impacts.
• Engage with industry groups to influence policy.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Understanding of UK legislative process

Public policy experience

Networking abilities

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Join us as a Public Affairs Manager

• We're looking for a motivated and pragmatic Public Affairs Manager to support our Commercial and Institutional (C&I) business and help promote the bank’s interests to political and official stakeholders
• This is a perfect opportunity to use your engagement in public policy issues and knowledge of economic and financial trends to support senior stakeholders and the wider Public Affairs and Policy teams
• You'll be holding a pivotal position, allowing you to broaden your network as you’ll be engaging with high profile, internal and external stakeholders
• We're offering this role for a period of 12 months

What you'll do

You’ll be using your expert knowledge of the UK political environment to liaise with and advise senior stakeholders of any potential impacts on the bank. Supporting the C&I business, you'll be identifying and working with ministers, MPs, government officials and business stakeholders to help communicate the bank's strategy. You’ll also be using your own contact networks to provide intelligence for internal purposes.

Working closely with the rest of Corporate Affairs, you’ll be leveraging activity and ensuring a consistent approach to risk management and external engagement.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and influencing the delivery of public affairs strategy, taking into account the threats and opportunities presented by the economic and political environment
• Analysing and interpreting the content of legislation, issues and proposals that may affect the bank's interests, and proactively advising the business on potential impacts and strategic opportunities
• Working with UK industry working groups and associations to ensure they are aware of the bank’s positions and able to influence policy to that effect
• Representing the bank externally with stakeholders and at events
• Distributing well-structured information to relevant senior internal stakeholders and your wider Corporate Affairs colleagues in a timely manner

The skills you'll need

We're looking for someone with a strong history of stakeholder engagement and a well-developed understanding of the UK legislative process, political process and public policy formation. You’ll be engaging with high profile stakeholders, so you’ll need the ability to network and influence effectively. Experience of working in a public policy environment, including government, in-house, agency or a political environment is desirable.

You’ll also need:

• A broad understanding of financial and economic trends and an engagement in public policy issues
• Excellent and nuanced communication skills, with an the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• The discretion to deal prudently with some high profile and sensitive subjects
• A proven track record of planning ahead, managing conflicting priorities and engaging key stakeholders in a timely fashion