Director, Head of Federal Government Relations

Job Description

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 Head of Federal Government Relations to join our Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to help develop, prioritize, and advance BNY’s federal government affairs priorities. This role is located in Washington, DC – Hybrid.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, collaborative, and creative leader with a record of successfully executing on priorities, building coalitions, and adapting to evolving dynamics. In this role, you will work in collaboration with the Head of US Government Relations and colleagues on the Public Policy and Government Affairs (PPGA) team to lead the development and execution of the bank’s public policy priorities and help elevate BNY’s profile in Washington to position the firm with policymakers, clients, and other stakeholders. You will establish yourself as a trusted advisor and collaborator, working across the bank, including with senior leaders, functional teams, lines of business, and other partners. This role will report to the Head of US Government Relations and will be based in Washington, DC. Hybrid 3 days in-office.

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

• Lead the development, prioritization, and advancement of 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 and how it intersects with BNY’s strategy and interests, share information and drive towards shared objectives.
• Build and leverage relationships with policymakers and allies to build coalitions that help advance key priorities and manage BNY’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 and 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 Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements and help drive political engagement strategy.

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

• 12+ years of experience in public policy, advocacy, or government relations with engagement in the political process with policymakers and stakeholders—ideally with background in both the public and private sector and exposure to financial services issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to distill complex policies and information in succinct and compelling ways with diverse audiences.
• Proven experience leading, collaborating, and executing on policy issues across multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment with a focus on solutions.
• 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 through understanding of 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 and responsibilities.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here are a few of our awards:

• 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

Our Benefits and Rewards

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, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

Compensation

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $142,000 and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package, which, depending on the position, 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, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

About Us

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute, or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets.

BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted, and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations, or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets.

It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking, and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart.

Apply here: bnymellon.com/careers