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Job Description:
The Vice President serves in a senior capacity on the Congressional Relations team and works closely with the Executive Vice President and fellow lobbyists to develop and manage relationships with members of Congress and committees of importance to the banking industry. The position is focused on advocating and achieving the most favorable legislative outcomes for the banking industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Advance the legislative agenda of the ABA by developing working relationships with assigned congressional offices, specifically Republican members of Congress.
Establish fundraising budgets for assigned members and coordinate with ABA’s political engagement team and state bankers associations on the approval and distribution of PAC funds.
Develop working relationships with bankers, state association executives, government relations executives and national trade associations to coordinate and advance ABA’s federal legislative agenda.
Draft legislative memoranda and assist with preparing witnesses for testimony before the U.S. Congress.
Participate on internal association working groups and support the development of ABA’s legislative agenda.
Host and attend congressional fundraising events with members of Congress on behalf of ABA’s political action committee.
Other duties as assigned by business need.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in public policy, government, communications, or related field.
At least 11 years of congressional experience. Experience working in a Republican congressional office in a legislative capacity and/or a financial trade association or financial services related industry strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of Congressional legislative process and procedures.
Experience working on banking legislation or within the financial services industry strongly preferred.
Ability to advocate effectively on ABA legislative priorities.
Demonstrated ability to convey complex banking concepts into brief, easily understood concepts for Republican Members of Congress and staff.
Strong decision-making and judgement paired with a solid foundation of analytical and strategic thinking.
Excellent presentation skills and the ability to influence others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to have constructive dialogue with those in opposition to ABA’s positions.
Knowledge of political fundraising guidelines and practices.
Ability to travel (<20%).
Salary Range for Role: $210,000.00 - $225,000.00
Salary Band Range: $175,280.00 - $245,420.00 - $315,560.00
American Bankers Association (ABA) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The American Bankers Association is the united voice of America’s hometown bankers—small, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men, hold nearly $17 trillion in assets, safeguard $12.8 trillion in deposits and extend more than $9 trillion in loans. ABA believes that government policies should recognize the industry’s diversity. Laws and regulations should be tailored to correspond to a bank’s charter, business model, hometown markets and risk profile. This policymaking approach avoids the negative economic consequences of burdensome, unsuitable and inefficient bank regulation. Through a broad array of information, training, staff expertise and other resources, ABA supports America’s hometown bankers as they perform their critical role as drivers of America’s economic growth and job creation.
