Senior VP, Congressional Relations & Banking Policy

ABA - American Bankers Association; United States; On-site; USD 225,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Great Place to Work recognition

Job summary

American Bankers Association seeks a senior leader to support its Congressional Relations effort. The VP will work with the EVP and bipartisan peers to foster relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and committees important to banking policy in the United States.

The role advocates for favorable legislative outcomes and requires travel of about 15–20%. The position is based in Washington, DC, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, government, communications, or related field.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to inform and persuade diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across policy and legislative contexts.
• Proven decision-making and judgment with analytical thinking.
• Experience working in bipartisan, regulatory or legislative environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advance ABA’s federal legislative agenda by building relationships with House members and staff.
• Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders to build coalitions for ABA priorities.
• Shape legislative strategy through internal collaboration and policy initiatives.
• Advise ABA executives for meetings with policymakers and industry events.
• Lead political engagement including fundraising events for ABA’s PAC.
• Represent ABA publicly with credible legislative updates at events and programs (15–20% travel).

Skills

presentation skills

verbal communication

written communication

decision making

analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, government, communications, or related field

Job description

American Bankers Association seeks a senior leader to support its Congressional Relations effort. The VP will work with the EVP and bipartisan peers to foster relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and committees important to banking policy in the United States.

The role advocates for favorable legislative outcomes and requires travel of about 15–20%. The position is based in Washington, DC, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.