Senior Government Relations Manager

TD; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 124,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank is seeking a Senior Government Relations Manager in Washington, DC to protect and advance TD Bank's interests with government entities. The role leads political, legislative and regulatory programs and strategies across the enterprise.

You will monitor regulatory developments, build influential relationships with executive and regulatory officials, and advise senior leadership on policy positions. Strong integrity and cross-functional collaboration are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required.
• 7+ years of government relations experience with a major multinational organization, a congressional staff member, or as a senior public servant in a relevant business or government department or agency.
• Advanced working knowledge of governmental operations at all levels—Federal, State, and Local.
• Thorough understanding of U.S. congressional and Executive Branch policy-making processes; including an understanding of the U.S. regulatory structure along with the roles and decision points in the Executive agencies, The White House, the Senate, and the House, as well as the role of think tanks, associations and related organizations.
• A sophisticated understanding of the interrelationship between the legislative process and the US political process.
• Ability to research and analyze issues related to governmental actions and proposals.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of government officials at all levels.
• High degree of personal integrity to manage sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Oversees multiple and/or complex government relations activities, projects and strategies.
• Leads development and execution of advocacy strategies to influence legislation and regulations.
• Builds relationships with executive, legislative and regulatory officials as TD Bank's principal contact.
• Monitors and analyzes emerging regulatory issues affecting TD Bank and coordinates with leadership.
• Provides advisory services to executives and governs requirements for own work.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications

Job description

Work Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Hours

40

Pay Details

$124,280 - $186,160 USD. TD is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

Line Of Business

Communications

Job Description

The Senior Government Relations Manager protects and enhances TD Bank's interests with government affairs. The Senior Government Relations Manager oversees the development and execution of political, legislative and regulatory programs and strategies.

Depth & Scope

• Oversees multiple and/or complex government relations activities, projects/programs/strategies that may impact several businesses/product lines/the enterprise


• Recognized as top level government relations expert within the organization and requires significant in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in a complex field and knowledge of broader related areas


• Manages/oversees the development and execution of effective tactical and strategic management of government relations that support business objectives, ensuring the Banks interest and reputation are advanced and protected


• Substantial relationship management breadth and influence in leading strategic initiatives, planning and/or integrating executional activities


• Leads projects of significant scope, strategic impact, and complexity


• Provides advisory services to executives, business segment leaders, and governs the requirements for own work


• Integrates knowledge of the enterprise functions or business segments overarching strategy in leading program design, policy formulation or operating standards within one or more areas


• Builds relationships and serves as TD Bank's principal point of contact with executive, legislative and regulatory officials


• Monitors, analyzes, and prioritizes emerging regulatory and legislative issues affecting TD Bank and its business units and, through the Government Relations structure; interacts with middle and senior level management across the organization to determine the impact of such issues on the Bank


• Creates and executes advocacy strategies to favorably influence legislation and regulations, educates public officials and staff and participates in industry lobbying activities to develop grass roots advocacy programs that leverage TD Bank's executives and employees throughout the Bank's footprint and, coordinates regional presidents, the Bank's Government Relations function, communications, and other corporate functions to achieve policy objectives


• Makes recommendations on policy positions to the Head of Government Relations and to other executives; including regional presidents and, participates in TD Bank's Government Relations structure to ensure corporate alignment on issues


• Elevates political and economic profile of TD Bank operations with key public officials plans and participates in meetings and other events that build relationships and goodwill between TD Bank and government officials


• Works with regional presidents, the Head of Government Relations, and other Bank Executives to coordinate and provides direction to trade associations of which the Bank is a member, to ensure that TD Bank's policy objectives are incorporated into their policy positions and policy-making initiatives


• Supports the development and growth of TD Bank's coordinated political giving program under the Head of Government Relations supervision and, in cooperation with the Bank's regional presidents

Education & Experience

• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certifications, designations, or equivalent required


• 7+ years of government relations experience with a major multinational organization, a congressional staff member, or as a senior public servant in a relevant business or government department or agency


• Advanced working knowledge of governmental operations at all levels- Federal, State, and Local


• Thorough understanding of U.S. congressional and Executive Branch policy-making processes; including an understanding of the U.S. regulatory structure along with the roles and decision points in the Executive agencies, The White House, the Senate, and the House, as well as the role of think tanks, associations and related organizations


• A sophisticated understanding of the interrelationship between the legislative process and the US political process


• Ability to research and analyze issues related to governmental actions and proposals


• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a broad range of government officials at all levels


• Organizational awareness and resourcefulness - understanding of who to engage in order to identify solutions and resolve issues


• High degree of personal integrity in order to recognize and manage access to sensitive information about the Bank, our strategy, results, people and issues being addressed


• Advanced knowledge of government relations disciplines, and practices, relationship management, external business environment, government operating structures, lines of businesses supported, banking industry, and internal customers supported


• Knowledge of current and emerging competitor and market trends


• Knowledge of risk management environment, standards, and regulations


• Ability to manage a budget and work within the constraints of that budget


• Ability to contribute to strategic direction of the function and provide advice to senior leadership


• Ability to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan


• Advanced ability to lead, plan, implement, and evaluate program/project activities to ensure completion of initiatives


• Ability to exercise sound judgement in making decisions


• Ability to make an impact, influence, and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively and build relationships across teams and functions


• Willingness to learn the business and develop leadership skills in a condensed timeframe and fast paced environment


• Superior communication skills professional, confident, transparent and concise communicator (verbal and written)


• Excellent judgment, relationship management skills, impact and influence capability, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with leaders at all levels

Physical Requirements

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Occasional


• International Travel – Never


• Performing sedentary work – Continuous


• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous


• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous


• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional


• Sitting – Continuous


• Standing – Occasional


• Walking – Occasional


• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional


• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional


• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never


• Squatting – Occasional


• Bending – Occasional


• Kneeling – Never


• Crawling – Never


• Climbing – Never


• Reaching overhead – Never


• Reaching forward – Occasional


• Pushing – Never


• Pulling – Never


• Twisting – Never


• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous


• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous


• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous


• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition.

Additional Information

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at [e-mail]. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.