Director - Federal Government Affairs

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States American Express Full time

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Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company's promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by:

Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional developmentRecognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver resultsRespecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability Role & Responsibilities: Help propel your team and its business partners to success. The Global Government Affairs team at American Express represents the Company's perspective on public policy issues before legislative bodies, and executive and regulatory agencies around the world. This position is responsible for managing issues on behalf of the Company with federal government officials in the U.S. This position is responsible for managing key public policy issue areas on behalf of the Company, with a particular focus on financial services and payments related issues. The role will coordinate internally with relevant business units and the General Counsel's Organization (GCO) to analyze the impact of policy proposals and develop the strategy to advocate the Company's position on those issues. The role will support team initiatives such as executive support, policy issue write-ups and miscellaneous projects. Externally, the individual in this position will be expected to articulate the Company's position to a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, Congress (particularly the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees), trade associations, regulatory agencies (such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Reserve), and consumer advocacy organizations. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree5+ years of public policy experience with established ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding work environmentEffective policy professional with demonstrated experience in advocacy before Congress and regulatory agenciesExperience working in or with Congress and/or a federal regulatory agency, private sector experience as part of a government affairs team a plusAbility to deliver effective counsel to senior leadersAbility to thrive in a large, complex and matrix organizational structureAbility to provide leadership and inspiration to other highly talented individualsTeam player adaptable to diverse group of colleagues, internal business clients, and external stakeholdersAbility to work independently and collaboratively to identify and pursue strategic business objectivesAbility to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline intensive environmentAbility to interpret and apply law and regulation in a practical, hands-on, commonsense mannerAbility to gain credibility, manage expectations, and develop strong working relationships with colleagues and business clients; convey clear advice to clientsHigh energy, team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and communication skillsStrong communication skills in a business setting, both written and verbal, including PowerPoint proficiency Salary Range: $130,000.00 to $205,000.00 annually + bonus + equity (if applicable) + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors. We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: Competitive base salaries Bonus incentives 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan Free financial coaching and financial well-being support Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program Career development and training opportunities For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit our Colleague Benefits Site. American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law. Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the U.S. is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position. We back our colleagues with the support they need to thrive, professionally and personally. That's why we have Amex Flex, our enterprise working model that provides greater flexibility to colleagues while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite, in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days) or fully virtually. US Job Seekers/Employees - Click here to view the "Know Your Rights" poster and the Pay Transparency Policy Statement. 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