Senior Government Relations Manager - State and Local

TD Bank, N.A.; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Group in Tallahassee, FL seeks a Senior Government Relations Manager – State and Local to lead engagement with state and local governments, analyze policy developments, and translate issues into actionable guidance for leaders. The role sits within the Government Relations function and supports TD Bank’s Southeast Market.

The candidate will oversee political, legislative, and regulatory programs, build relationships with public officials, regulators, and industry partners, and

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
• Organizational awareness and resourcefulness
• High degree of personal integrity to manage access to sensitive information
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Leads government relations activities and programs across TD Bank to support business objectives and protect the bank's interests.
• Monitor, analyze, and prioritize regulatory and legislative issues affecting TD Bank; develop advocacy strategies.
• Build relationships with executive, legislative, and regulatory officials; coordinate engagement with regional presidents and other functions.
• Develop policy positions and coordinate with regional presidents and executives to align on issues.
• Coordinate regional presidents, Government Relations, and other functions to achieve policy objectives.
• Support the development and growth of TD Bank's political giving program under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and provide advisory services to senior leadership.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Regulatory affairs

Strategic communication

Education

Undergraduate degree

7+ years government relations experience

Advanced knowledge of governmental operations

Understanding of U.S. congressional process

Job description

Work Location: Tallahassee, Florida, United States of America Hours: 40 Pay Details: $115,440 - $173,160 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. As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Line of Business

Communications

Job Description

The Senior Government Relations Manager – State and Local leads TD Bank’s engagement with state and local governments to advance the Bank’s business objectives and protect its interests and reputation. The role monitors and analyzes political, legislative and regulatory developments; develops and executes advocacy strategies; and builds relationships with public officials and industry partners. Working across business lines and corporate functions, the Manager translates emerging policy issues into actionable guidance for leaders and coordinates engagement to address risks and advance TD Bank’s policy priorities. The State and Local Government Relations team sits within the Government Relations function in Corporate and Public Affairs, alongside TD's communications and citizenship teams. The team builds meaningful relationships with governor's offices, state legislators, regulators and big-city mayors and councils across TD's footprint. It advocates on policy that affects TD's customers and communities and helps the business grow by ensuring TD is a trusted and visible partner. Reporting to the Head of State and Local Government Relations, this role will support our Southeast Market. 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 their 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 function's 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:

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

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