Director, HEAD OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

BNY Mellon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Federal Government Relations to join their dynamic Public Policy and Government Affairs team. This strategic role involves leading the development of federal public policy priorities and engaging with key policymakers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public policy and advocacy, particularly within the financial services sector. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence public policy strategies while working in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office collaboration with flexible remote work. Join a company recognized for its innovative culture and commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in public policy, advocacy, or government relations.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Strong political acumen and understanding of public policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of federal public policy priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on regulatory insights.
• Build relationships with policymakers and trade associations.

Skills

Public Policy

Advocacy

Government Relations

Communication Skills

Political Acumen

Organizational Skills

Job description

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, our 50,000+ employees bring their perspectives to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities, and people worldwide.

We are recognized as a top innovator and an inclusive workplace. Through our ideas and talents, we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We are seeking a HEAD OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS to join our PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (PPGA) team in Washington, DC - Hybrid. The role involves developing, prioritizing, and advancing BNY's federal government affairs priorities.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and creative leader with a proven record of executing priorities, building coalitions, and adapting to dynamic environments. You will work with the Head of US Government Relations and the PPGA team to develop and execute public policy strategies, elevate BNY's profile in Washington, and serve as a trusted advisor across the bank. This role reports to the Head of US Government Relations and is based in Washington, DC with a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office).

In this role, you'll:

• Lead the development and advancement of BNY's federal public policy priorities, engaging with policymakers.
• Collaborate with the PPGA team to understand the regulatory environment affecting our business and share insights to align strategies.
• Build and leverage relationships with policymakers, trade associations, and allies to promote key priorities.
• Work with internal stakeholders to address public policy issues and serve as a trusted partner.
• Prepare briefing and advocacy materials tailored to diverse audiences.
• Represent BNY Political Action Committee in engagements and support political engagement strategies.

Qualifications for success:

• 12+ years in public policy, advocacy, or government relations, with experience engaging policymakers and stakeholders, ideally with a background in financial services and both public and private sectors.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of distilling complex policies for diverse audiences.
• Experience leading policy initiatives across multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and independently execute tasks.
• Creativity, curiosity, and adaptability to changing needs.
• Strong political acumen and understanding of public policy and political dynamics.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail and multitasking ability.

Our awards include:

• America's Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World's Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN, 2023-2024