US Government & Public Affairs – Assistant Vice President

## Overview

The Assistant Vice President of US Government & Public Affairs at Deutsche Bank is a role within the global Government & Public Affairs (G&PA) team, reporting to the Head U.S. Government Affairs. As an AVP, you will work to enhance Deutsche Bank’s presence and influence in Washington, DC and the broader US by monitoring and tracking legislative and regulatory policy debates and proposals with the goal of supporting regulatory adherence.

You will help arrange briefings delivered across the team and work with colleagues to develop DB positions and responses to selected public consultations on key policy issues. You will participate in consistent policymaker and regulator interactions and help provide input to trade associations. In this role, you will help communicate key policy developments within Deutsche Bank and support the education of internal stakeholders on their implications.

## What We Offer You

– A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration
– A hybrid working model with in‑office / work‑from‑home flexibility, generous vacation, personal, and volunteer days
– Employee Resource Groups that support an inclusive workplace and promote community engagement
– Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family‑building benefits
– Educational resources, matching gift programs, and volunteer opportunities

## What You’ll Do

– Provide information and analysis to identify and raise awareness of new and changing laws and regulations issued by Congress, the Bank’s regulators, and other relevant policymaking bodies
– Serve as Deutsche Bank’s center of expertise on important national, regional, and international legislative and regulatory proposals and policy developments
– Provide analysis and intelligence for key clients on relevant issues
– Support the drafting of position papers and internal/external presentations to advance understanding of issues
– Connect legislative, regulatory, and government relationship matters to key business issues
– Support the team’s assessment of regulatory change impacts
– Provide input to the development of Deutsche Bank’s advocacy strategy on key issues to relevant official‑sector bodies

## Skills You’ll Need

– Detailed understanding of US financial markets and their regulatory structure
– Prior experience working as congressional staff, ideally within the Democratic Party, strongly preferred
– Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize time to meet tight deadlines
– Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

## Skills That Will Help You Excel

– Excellent written and oral communication skills
– Ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize time effectively
– Appetite to digest significant amounts of information quickly and identify what is important
– Highest level of integrity and professionalism; detail‑oriented; able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced environment
– Creativity, strong analytical skills, and business acumen; nimble and solutions‑oriented

## Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Washington, DC office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $100,000 to $153,000. Actual salaries may vary based on factors including skill set, experience, education, work location, and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or other remuneration.

## Deutsche Bank Benefits

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We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair, and inclusive work environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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