Senior Vice President of Public Policy Relations

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Citibank Full time

Citi stands as a leading financial institution, renowned for its comprehensive banking solutions tailored for entities with international requirements, a global authority in wealth management, and a trusted personal banking partner in the United States. Operating in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions, Citi offers a diverse array of financial products and services to corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals.

This pivotal position within Government Affairs is tasked with fostering the department's connections with left-leaning, bipartisan, and nonpartisan public policy organizations, including think tanks and advocacy groups, that shape public policy affecting Citi's operational capabilities and client services. The role emphasizes relationship-building to enhance Citi's reputation and align with its public policy objectives. Reporting to the head of third-party public policy engagement, this position collaborates closely with the U.S. government affairs team and other departments, including Citi's Community Investing and Development team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary representative of Citi's public policy objectives to left-leaning, bipartisan, and nonpartisan public policy organizations, including think tanks and advocacy groups.
  • Promote Citi's priorities regarding public policy that influences its business operations and client services by formulating and executing a strategic engagement plan with relevant organizations.
  • Establish and nurture relationships that bolster Citi's reputation and policy objectives.
  • Forge strategic alliances with policy organizations.
  • Articulate Citi's public policy stances and their beneficial implications.
  • Represent Citi in discussions with policy organizations and at public events.
  • Serve as a resource for government affairs management, colleagues, and internal business partners, which includes:
    • Identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and regularly communicating the business and reputational impacts of the policy perspectives held by these organizations.
    • Building internal consensus regarding the organization's policy positions.
    • Collaborating with internal stakeholders to define strategic engagement priorities, ensuring a comprehensive and coordinated approach, especially with external policy organizations that may have overlapping interests with Citi.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working with left-leaning, bipartisan, and nonpartisan public policy organizations, whether from government, a major corporation, trade association, private law or government affairs firm, advocacy organizations, or think tanks.
  • Strong existing connections with public policy advocacy groups, think tanks, and other organizations that influence public policy at federal, state, and/or local levels, potentially impacting the bank's operations and client services.
  • Preferred experience in financial services public policy.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively influence and build trust with diverse audiences, including delivering presentations to senior officials and stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in creating and leading engagement strategies to achieve public policy objectives, ideally for a business, including developing strategic partnerships at various governmental levels, designing and implementing policy campaigns, and advocating for policy goals to government officials and leaders of influential organizations.
  • Experience advising business leadership on public policy developments and their implications.
  • Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships and influence both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Willingness to travel as required.

Competencies

  • Public Policy and Political Acumen: Understand the impact of government actions on business decisions, possessing substantial knowledge of the intersection between political trends and public policy affecting Citi's operations; capable of assimilating and summarizing extensive information to analyze political risks and translate them into strategic initiatives.
  • Collaboration and Influence: A team-oriented individual with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, effectively interacting and communicating with a wide range of audiences, including experienced colleagues, senior government affairs leaders, and partners from public policy organizations.
  • Business Insight and Results Orientation: Proactive in taking ownership of responsibilities within a dynamic corporate environment, self-motivated with the ability to manage deadlines and deliverables with minimal supervision, and capable of strategic and tactical thinking to address challenges or advance business objectives while adapting to changing circumstances.

Education

A bachelor's degree is required.

This job description provides a high-level overview of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Job Family Group: Communications and External Relations

Job Family: Government Affairs

Time Type: Full time

Primary Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Salary Range: $182,000 - $273,600.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi provides competitive employee benefits, including medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit the company's website. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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