Strategic Government Affairs Leader

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

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.