Vice President and Regulatory Counsel (Safety & Soundness)

ICBA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 117,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading advocacy organization as the Vice President and Regulatory Counsel, where you will represent community banks at the forefront of safety and soundness regulations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence policy and advocate for community banking interests with regulatory agencies and Congress. You will engage in strategic analysis of legislative proposals, draft advocacy positions, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This dynamic position not only allows you to leverage your expertise in financial services law but also to contribute to an inclusive culture that values diversity and innovation. Embrace the chance to make a significant impact in the community banking sector while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401k plan with company match

Annual performance bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and law degrees required with 5+ years in financial services or regulatory agencies.
• Strong advocacy and policy analysis skills essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for community banking regulations before agencies and Congress.
• Analyze regulatory proposals impacting community banks and draft positions.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Policy Analysis

Advocacy Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Law Degree

Job description

ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - VP REGULATORY COUNSEL (Safety and Soundness)

Washington, DC, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, January 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM

The Independent Community Bankers of America is the nation’s voice for community banks. Join our team to be part our mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish. Our organization values innovation, diversity, entrepreneurial spirits, and people who are passionate about serving our nation’s community banks. We are consistently ranked a top advocacy organization in Washington, DC, and offer our team competitive benefits, compensation, and work-life balance.

Summary

The Vice President and Regulatory Counsel represents the association and advocates its policy positions regarding community banking safety and soundness regulation and legislation primarily before financial regulatory agencies as well as Congress.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of regulatory, legislative, operational, and market developments in areas of responsibility (i.e., community banking safety and soundness issues)
• Advocate before and serve as co-liaison with bank regulatory agencies and the SEC, industry councils and other trade associations on a wide variety of banking and SEC regulatory issues
• Analyze bank and securities regulatory and legislative proposals and policies primarily in the areas of safety and soundness for impact on community banks (e.g., deposit insurance issues, regulatory restructuring and systemic risk, risk management, corporate governance issues, bank chartering, SBA, pandemic relief, credit unions, capital requirements and the transition of LIBOR to SOFR).
• Work with association members to formulate and draft association positions
• Recommend and participate in and oversee the formulation of ICBA advocacy strategies, goals, policies and objectives in area of expertise/responsibility
• Attend meetings of the Alternative Reference Rates Committee and all subcommittees
• Work with the First Vice President, Accounting and Capital Policy on accounting and capital issues
• Prepare communications to agency officials (comment letters, papers, reports, etc) and advocate before regulatory agencies after input from ICBA members
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise to assist legislative efforts, including legislative analysis, drafting legislation, preparation of testimony and participation in meetings
• Serve on industry group task forces and working groups
• Represent and communicate ICBA positions in industry forums and speaks at ICBA and industry conferences
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise to ICBA subsidiaries
• Assist Staff Liaison to Safety and Soundness Subcommittee
• Respond to banker and press inquiries
• Write articles for ICBA publications on regulatory developments

Qualifications

• Bachelor and law degrees required
• At least five years of related experience in the financial services industry or with a bank regulatory agency, trade association, or law firm
• Strong ability to think strategically and work in collaboration with others to produce effective results
• Excellent policy analysis and advocacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Expert knowledge of financial services law and regulation
• Ability to travel

Compensation and Benefits

The target annual salary range for this role is currently $117,000 to $152,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity. Total compensation includes a comprehensive healthcare benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401k plan company match contribution, and an annual performance bonus.

ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.