Principal, Government Relations

*****THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP*****

## What You’ll Do

OCC is seeking an experienced and strategic government relations professional to join its Washington, DC office as **Principal, Government Relations**. This senior-level role leads all aspects of OCC’s Congressional advocacy and Political Action Committee (PAC) administration. The Principal serves as the primary day‑to‑day contact for Capitol Hill offices and acts as the deputy to the Executive Director, Government Relations, assuming full leadership responsibilities in the Executive Director’s absence.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned Congressional staffer or financial services lobbyist ready to step into a high‑visibility corporate government affairs role at the center of U.S. securities market policy.

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## Primary Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

### Congressional Advocacy & Legislative Affairs

– Serve as OCC’s lead advocate with Members of Congress and their staff on legislative and regulatory matters affecting OCC and the U.S. options industry.
– Represent OCC and the U.S. Securities Markets Coalition at Congressional events, fundraisers, hearings, and industry functions.
– Develop and execute strategic advocacy meeting plans with Members of Congress and senior Congressional staff on behalf of OCC and the Coalition.
– Monitor, track, and analyze complex federal legislation and regulatory developments; prepare timely briefings, background memos, and escalation reports for senior OCC leadership.
– Manage the Government Relations Department’s outreach strategy, including proactive engagement with Congressional offices and responses to incoming inquiries from Congress, regulatory bodies, and other government organizations.
– Report on hearings, markups, and oversight activities of Congressional committees with jurisdiction over securities, derivatives, and tax policy, as well as relevant actions by the SEC, CFTC, and industry organizations.

### U.S. Securities Markets Coalition Management

– Partner with the Executive Director to manage all aspects of the U.S. Securities Markets Coalition, including strategic planning, member coordination, and regulator engagement.
– Prepare agendas, materials, and talking points for Coalition meetings and serve as the primary operational lead for Coalition activities.

### PAC Administration & Compliance

– Supervise all functions of the OCC Political Action Committee (PAC), including database management, receipts, disbursements, solicitation strategies, and PAC Board meetings.
– Lead PAC solicitation campaigns and employee communications; present PAC updates to internal OCC departments.
– Oversee the OCC Charitable Match Program administration.
– Ensure full federal compliance, including all filings required under the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) and the Lobbyist Disclosure Act.
– Lead planning and execution of OCC PAC events in Washington, DC, Chicago, and Dallas, including the annual OCC PAC Washington Summer Visit.

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## Qualifications

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

### Required

– 9+ years of experience in government relations, public policy, or Congressional affairs — candidates with direct Congressional office experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
– Extensive knowledge of Congressional operations, legislative processes, and experience engaging with Congressional offices and committees.
– Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment.
– Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to distill complex policy issues into clear briefings and executive‑level communications.
– Strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to operate independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
– Effective leadership and decision‑making capabilities.

### Preferred

– Prior experience in the securities industry, financial services sector, or corporate communications.
– Familiarity with the Quorum PAC administration platform.

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## Education

**Required:** Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Finance, Economics, Communications, or Business (or related field).

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## Technical Skills

**Required:** Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Workday.
**Preferred:** Experience with Quorum or similar PAC/legislative tracking platforms.

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## About Us

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world’s largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures, and securities lending transactions.

As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 19 exchanges and trading platforms. More information about OCC is available at [www.theocc.com].

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## Benefits

A highly collaborative and supportive environment developed to encourage work‑life balance and employee wellness. Some components include:

– Hybrid work environment (up to 2 days per week remote)
– Tuition Reimbursement
– Student Loan Repayment Assistance
– Technology Stipend for remote connectivity
– Generous PTO and Parental Leave
– 401(k) Employer Match
– Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Visit [https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together] for more information.

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## Compensation

The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final base salary will be determined by factors such as skills, experience, and education.

OCC values pay equity and considers internal equity when making offers. OCC typically does not hire at the maximum of the range to allow for future salary growth.

A substantial benefits package is offered, as noted on [www.theocc.com/careers].

All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

### Salary Range
**$173,800.00 – $249,600.00**

### Incentive Range
**18% to 25%**

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award within the range above. Actual awards depend on individual and company performance.

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## Application Steps

**Step 1**
When you find a position you’re interested in, click the **Apply** button. Complete the application and attach your resume.

**Step 2**
You will receive an email notification confirming receipt of your application.

**Step 3**
If selected for an interview, a representative from OCC will contact you to schedule a date, time, and location.

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**OCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**