Federal Government Relations - Executive Director

Global Government Relations (GGR) is housed within Corporate Responsibility and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive policy, regulatory and advocacy strategy on behalf of JPMorgan Chase. This includes engaging in balanced advocacy with regulators and policymakers, understanding and providing thought leadership on how policies affect the firm’s clients and economic growth overall, and governing internal coordination among regions and lines of business on global regulatory reform issues.

As an Executive Director within the Federal Government Relations (FGR) team, you will be working in collaboration with the Global Government Relations Team to oversee legislative activities, scrutinize policy and political trends, and enlighten Congressional and Executive Branch public officials on matters of mutual interest. Your responsibilities will also include closely liaising with the firm’s business lines and clients to comprehend emerging issues, and to devise, support, and advocate for the progression of public policy priorities that influence the firm and our clients.
 

Job responsibilities

• Assist in managing federal legislative issues on behalf of JPMC and engage policymakers at the highest levels of government
• Engage with senior JPMC executives and key leaders of internal lines of business to understand and advocate on behalf of key business priorities
• Develop and strengthen relationships with key policymakers in the federal legislative and executive branches
• Assist in determining priorities and devise strategies to represent JPMC's interests in Washington
• Coordinate with industry trade associations to maximize effectiveness
• Build industry coalitions on matters of shared interests 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• 12+ years of experience in policy and/or regulatory development and analysis
• Deep understanding of financial services and business issues
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strategic thinking, policy acumen, and strong work ethic
• Proven and effective lobbying outcomes at the federal level
• Exceptional relationships and considerable experience with navigating and understanding federal politics and legislative processes
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills, including both public speaking and the ability to engage with senior executives

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to excel and maintain a positive attitude in a high-performance, fast-paced professional environment, while managing multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Management and leadership experience is a plus
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience