Vice President, Legislative Affairs (Senate-D)

As the leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, MBA is committed to providing our members with unmatched value and unparalleled benefits. In doing so, we recognize that our most valuable resource is our employees. MBA prides itself on sourcing top talent from all fields and is committed to investing in a culture where communication is essential, diverse voices are encouraged, and inclusion is embraced for all.

Benefits:

Competitive salary and benefit packages including Medical, Dental, and Vision

Hybrid work schedule that supports work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

If you are looking for a career-defining opportunity, share similar values, and are ready to make a difference in the real estate finance industry, look no further. Apply today!

Position Summary

The employee will help secure the enactment of federal legislation benefiting the real estate finance industry. Similarly, the employee will manage issue campaigns (e.g., multifamily housing, secondary mortgage market reform, solutions aimed at regulatory clarity, FHA appropriations, real estate finance industry tax concerns, etc.). The incumbent should deal collaboratively with the substance of these issues and have experience and abilities to represent MBA before the appropriate committees and thought leaders within Congress and the Washington political community.

The incumbent will also assist in the development and implementation of MBA legislative and regulatory strategy and serve as a primary resource to the SVP of the LPA Group, other MBA senior staff, MBA members/leadership, and key external stakeholders on the aforementioned assigned policy issues and priorities. The major focus of this work will be as a leader within and member of the LPA team, with efforts conducted in close coordination with the Public Policy and Industry Relations, Commercial and Multifamily, External Relations, and Research and Economics teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advocate legislative interests of MBA members within his/her assigned congressional quadrant. Maintain close liaison with Members of Congress, key staff, and committees to foster early input opportunities to present the industry’s views on existing law or proposed legislation.

Collaboratively analyze current and proposed federal legislation affecting the real estate finance and mortgage banking industry and develop the best means to secure the adoption (or defeat) of legislation that assures a healthy, viable industry and provides effective finance mechanisms.

Assist the SVP of LPA Group in developing legislative strategies and carrying out MBA’s strategic plan. Ensure senior management project deadlines (e.g., departmental scorecard, budget, memos, reports) are met.

Assist SVP in establishing protocols for consistent LPA group execution of increased cross-functionality amongst the lobbying team, focusing on the group’s execution of MBA’s strategic planning goals.

Provide leadership on MBA’s legislative objectives with internal MBA staff, MBA members, and other stakeholders.

Help lead MBA hearing preparation teams for congressional hearings, including drafting testimony, preparing hearing binders, organizing briefing sessions, etc.

Direct coalitions comprised of industry participants and consumer advocates to achieve MBA’s policy objectives. Promote MBA’s goals and objectives among allied trade associations and inter-industry groups.

Lead preparation, development, and timely delivery of written correspondence to congressional leadership and individual Members of Congress/Senators, as well as content/communications for MBA members and staff, including regular reports on activities in Washington.

Represent MBA before state and local associations, Members of Congress, and regulatory agencies as needed.

Develop and implement political budget strategies. Attend, as approved, political fundraising events for incumbents/candidates for congressional office. Travel as needed, with strict adherence to FEC legal requirements.

In consultation with the SVP of LPA Group, help develop departmental budget and monitor spending to ensure compliance with MBA policies and procedures. Adhere to all internal budget guidelines and protocols.

Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in a related discipline

Minimum of ten years of legislative or regulatory experience, with a background in real estate or mortgage finance preferred

Excellent interpersonal, writing, and oral communication skills

Compensation:

The current recruitment range for this role is $210,000 – $225,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

MBA is an E-Verify employer. Please note that MBA will not sponsor employment.

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