Federal Government Relations - Executive Director

Next Frontier Capital; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Discretionary incentive compensation

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Washington, DC seeks an Executive Director to oversee federal government relations, shaping policy and advising on regulatory matters. You will coordinate with GGR to advocate for firm priorities and engage with regulators and policymakers at the highest levels.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business lines, strategic policy analysis, and excellent communication skills to influence outcomes affecting clients and economic growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of policy and/or regulatory development experience.
• Deep understanding of financial services and business issues.
• Demonstrated leadership, strategy, policy acumen and work ethic.
• Proven federal lobbying outcomes and relationships with federal offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing federal legislative issues on behalf of JPMorgan Chase and engage policymakers at the highest levels of government.
• Engage with senior JPMorgan executives and leaders of internal lines of business to advocate for key priorities.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with policymakers in federal branches.
• Assist in determining priorities and devise strategies to represent JPMorgan's interests in Washington.
• Coordinate with industry associations to maximize effectiveness.
• Build industry coalitions on matters of shared interests.

Skills

Policy analysis

Regulatory development

Federal lobbying

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial services domain

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent

Job description

Global Government Relations (GGR) is housed within Corporate Responsibility and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive policy, regulatory and advocacy strategy on behalf of JPMorgan Chase. This includes engaging in balanced advocacy with regulators and policymakers, understanding and providing thought leadership on how policies affect the firm’s clients and economic growth overall, and governing internal coordination among regions and lines of business on global regulatory reform issues.

As an Executive Director within the Federal Government Relations (FGR) team, you will be working in collaboration with the Global Government Relations Team to oversee legislative activities, scrutinize policy and political trends, and enlighten Congressional and Executive Branch public officials on matters of mutual interest. Your responsibilities will also include closely liaising with the firm’s business lines and clients to comprehend emerging issues, and to devise, support, and advocate for the progression of public policy priorities that influence the firm and our clients.

Job responsibilities

• Assist in managing federal legislative issues on behalf of JPMC and engage policymakers at the highest levels of government
• Engage with senior JPMC executives and key leaders of internal lines of business to understand and advocate on behalf of key business priorities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key policymakers in the federal legislative and executive branches
• Assist in determining priorities and devise strategies to represent JPMC's interests in Washington
• Coordinate with industry trade associations to maximize effectiveness
• Build industry coalitions on matters of shared interests

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 12+ years of experience in policy and/or regulatory development and analysis
• Deep understanding of financial services and business issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking, policy acumen, and strong work ethic
• Proven and effective lobbying outcomes at the federal level
• Exceptional relationships and considerable experience with navigating and understanding federal politics and legislative processes
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills, including both public speaking and the ability to engage with senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to excel and maintain a positive attitude in a high-performance, fast-paced professional environment, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Management and leadership experience is a plus
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including base salary, salary determined by role, experience, skill set and location
• Commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in cash and/or equity
• Health care coverage, retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more

Equal Opportunity Employer

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.