Senior Vice President, State and Local Government Relations

Job ID
68929

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

BNY is seeking a Senior Vice President, State and Local Government Relations to develop and execute BNY public policy and government relations priorities in New York to build the bank’s public profile on policy issues by deepening our engagement with strategic partners to achieve key objectives.

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 New York State, New York City, and other locations 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, AI Hub, Communications, Foundation, Community Solutions, and Legal teams, in addition to various 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 New York, NY.

Responsibilities

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

Develop, prioritize, and advance key public policy priorities for BNY at the state and local level in New York and other locations to lead state-level engagement with elected officials and policymakers.

Collaborate 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. Share information and collaborate on shared objectives.

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

Work with internal stakeholders to address public policy issues, 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’s Political Action Committee in internal and external engagements.

Identify and seek out opportunities to position BNY and key executives as leaders on public policy priorities.

Qualifications

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

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policies and information in succinct and compelling ways for diverse audiences.

Proven experience leading, 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 through understanding of state 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.

Culture and Recognition

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America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune, 2025

“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

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 $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 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.

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