Policy Communications Manager

Overview

Manage, advise, and create communications materials and strategies on federal and state policy issues impacting M&T Bank and the banking industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work in coordination with the Government Relations Team to create materials related to policy issues.
• Work in coordination with the Government Relations, Legal, and business leaders to create materials in support of briefing and prepping executives for Association engagements.
• Develop issue briefs, talking points, speeches, scenario analyses, and other resources for Executive Leadership to use to understand and communicate the impact of emerging policy and proposals.
• Work with association and other external partners’ communications teams to share M&T policy.
• Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and appropriate business units to confirm and document M&T policy on an issue.
• Work with Government Affairs to develop strategies for communicating key policy issues.
• Collaborate with the Government Relations team, Community Banking Division, and divisions across the enterprise to support optimal outcomes for the bank.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities

M&T’s Government Relations department is an enterprise-wide function responsible for developing and executing a holistic strategy to educate government officials about the value that M&T brings to their communities and constituents.

The Government Relations team represents M&T at the federal, state, and local levels to advance and protect its long-term interests through engagement with elected officials. As a community-focused bank, its Government Relations approach is based on building trust with government officials and maintaining enduring relationships with the bank.

The team works in close collaboration with the Office of the Chairman, Regional Leadership, Communications, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Incumbent works under general supervision.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

The Communications department is an enterprise-wide function responsible for developing and executing holistic communication strategies to educate stakeholders about the value that M&T brings to their communities and constituents.

The Communications team focuses efforts on advancing and protecting its long-term interests through engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. As a community-focused bank, its Communications approach supports a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

The team works in close collaboration with the Office of the Chairman, Government Affairs, Regional Leadership, Business Leadership, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs. Incumbent works under general supervision.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, business, or a related field, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant public affairs or communications experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years of higher education/work experience to include relevant government, public affairs, or communications experience.
• Proven relationship and coalition-building skills.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and concisely.
• Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes at federal, state, and local levels.

Education and Experience Preferred

• Understanding of the financial services industry.
• Public policy and government experience.

Compensation

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $98,720.40 – $164,534.00 annually (USD). The successful candidate’s specific combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

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