Director, Federal Government Affairs

Director, Federal Government Affairs

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities, and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Director, Federal Government Affairs to join our Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to help develop, prioritize, and advance BNY’s federal government affairs priorities.

Location: Washington, DC – Hybrid

The ideal candidate is strategic, collaborative, and creative, with a record of successfully executing on priorities and building coalitions. In this role, you will work in collaboration with the Head of Federal Government Affairs and colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to develop and advance public policy priorities and build the bank’s profile in Washington. You will help position the bank with policymakers, clients, and other stakeholders.

This role reports to the Head of US Government Affairs and will be based in Washington, DC.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, prioritize, and advance key public policy priorities for BNY at the federal level and engage with elected officials and policymakers.
• Collaborate with colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to understand the regulatory and legislative environment that impacts our business, share information, and drive towards shared objectives.
• Build and leverage relationships with policymakers and allies to build coalitions that help advance key priorities.
• Manage BNY Mellon’s public policy engagement with trade associations, membership organizations, consultants, and other allies and partners.
• Work with internal stakeholders, including partners in Communications, Foundation, Community Solutions, and Legal, to address public policy issues and advance solutions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and partner.
• Prepare briefing, presentation, and advocacy materials that distill policy messages and resonate across a range of audiences, including policymakers, partners, and clients.
• Represent BNY Mellon Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements.

Qualifications & Skills

• 12-15+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government affairs with engagement in the political process, policymakers, and stakeholders.
• Background in both the public and private sectors with exposure to financial services issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to distill complex policies into succinct and compelling messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven experience leading, collaborating, and executing policy issues across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to build consensus.
• Self-starter demeanor with creativity, curiosity, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Strong political acumen and understanding of public policy and political dynamics, with the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.
• Sound judgment, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.

Awards & Recognition

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here are some of our recent recognitions:

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Compensation & Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and well-being programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and a pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.

Benefits include:

• Health and wellness programs
• Personal resilience support
• Financial goal planning resources
• Generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time

Salary Range

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees.

• The base salary for this position is expected to be between $139,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment.
• Actual salary will be determined based on experience, market location, and individual factors.
• Compensation package may include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and Company-sponsored benefit programs.
• This position is at-will, and the Company reserves the right to modify salary and compensation at any time.

About Us

For over 230 years, BNY Mellon has been at the forefront of finance, expanding financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle.

We safeguard nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets, making us one of the safest, most trusted, and admired financial institutions. Our employees make an impact every day, helping clients manage and service their financial assets across 35 countries and more than 100 markets.

Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.