Policy Lead — US Government & Public Affairs

Deutsche Bank AG; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diversity & inclusion

Health and wellbeing benefits

Retirement savings plans

Parental leave and family building

Educational resources

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Deutsche Bank AG in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned Government & Public Affairs professional to advance U.S. policy priorities and engage with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

You will monitor legislative developments, translate complex issues for senior leaders, and support policy positions and executive briefings. The role requires experience from congressional or policy environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight

Qualifications

• Detailed understanding of the US financial markets and its regulatory structure.
• Prior experience working as congressional staff, ideally within the Democratic Party, strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows and apply responsible data practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and analysis to identify and raise awareness of new or changing laws and regulations issued by Congress and the Bank’s regulators.
• Act as Deutsche Bank’s center of expertise on national, regional, and international policy developments and provide analysis for key clients.
• Support drafting of position papers and external presentations to advance understanding of issues.
• Link legislative, regulatory, and government relations matters to key business issues.
• Assist in assessing impacts of regulatory changes and contribute to advocacy strategy development.

Skills

US financial markets knowledge

Congressional staff experience

Regulatory awareness

Project management

AI tools for productivity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Deutsche Bank AG in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned Government & Public Affairs professional to advance U.S. policy priorities and engage with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations.

You will monitor legislative developments, translate complex issues for senior leaders, and support policy positions and executive briefings. The role requires experience from congressional or policy environments, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects under tight