Senior State & Local Government Relations Leader

TD Bank Group; 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

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