Sr VP, Federal Government Relations

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Position: Senior Vice President, Government Relations

BNY is seeking a Senior Vice President, Government Relations to help develop and execute BNY’s federal public policy and government relations priorities.

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 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 to help position the bank with policymakers, clients, and other stakeholders. You will establish yourself as a trusted advisor and collaborator, working with partners across the bank, including senior leadership, lines of business, and partners across the bank. This role will report directly to the Head of US Government Relations and will be based in Washington, DC – 4 days/week in-office hybrid.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

Collaborate to develop, prioritize, and advance key public policy priorities for BNY at the federal level and engage with elected officials and policymakers.

Work with colleagues on the PPGA team to understand the regulatory and legislative environment that impacts our business and how it intersects with BNY strategy and interests, sharing information and collaborating on shared objectives.

Build and leverage relationships with policymakers and allies externally to create coalitions that advance key priorities and support BNY public policy engagement with trade associations, membership organizations, consultants, and other allies and partners.

Partner with internal stakeholders to address public policy issues, advance solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor.

Prepare briefing, presentation, and advocacy materials that distill policy messages and resonate across diverse audiences, including policymakers, partners, and clients.

Represent BNY’s Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required; master’s degree preferred.

10+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government relations with engagement in the political process with policymakers and stakeholders. Background in the public or private sector and exposure to financial services issues.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policies and information succinctly and compellingly for diverse audiences.

Proven experience collaborating and executing on 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, with the ability to independently execute tasks and deliver results.

Creativity, curiosity, and a self-starter demeanor with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs and thrive in fast-paced environments.

Strong political acumen with an understanding of federal public policy, political dynamics, and the ability to be effective with members of both political parties.

Sound judgment and exceptional organizational and administrative skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage many competing priorities.

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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $116,000 and $220,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including experience and market location, and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short- and long-term incentive packages, and company-sponsored benefit programs.

This position is at-will, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, geographic location, department/team performance, or market factors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, females, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

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