Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in nearly 160 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
The AVP, U.S. Federal Government Relations position is in Washington, D.C. This person is supervised by the Head of Business Execution and reports to Head of the U.S. Government Affairs. This position supports the work of Citi’s U.S. Federal Government Relations practice head and 5 team members works, the U.S. State & Local Government Relations, U.S. International Relations and DC policy communications head as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Support practice head and team’s work to identify policy priorities and to build and develop the strategy and tactics for implementing legislative actions.
Identify and communicate federal policy issues through the identification of new legislation, regulation and hearings; triage, with the team’s input, impact to Citi; and track developments.
Identify, analyze, track and summarize factual, data-driven U.S. election and political trends (Federal and state) that can impact Citi. Provide reports to department managers for use in their presentations.
Author executive-level briefing papers, presentations, and reports on policy issues impacting Citi for use by Citi Executives and senior lobbyists meetings with policymakers; ensure all relevant team information is incorporated.
Support the practice head in managing the PAC, including coordinating annual fundraising campaigns (e.g., the development of revenue and giving goals, key performance indicators, and donor education collateral), conducting best practices research, and developing board presentations.
Support the practice head in tracking and reporting team’s annual metrics.
Support the practice head in developing annual goals and success metrics for political engagement meetings with Citi staff. Support periodic Citi site leaders DC fly-in days.
Stay abreast of policy issues that impact Citi.
Depending on experience, may manage a portion of the portfolio.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required
2+ years of experience in policy/government relations either from government, with a corporation, trade association, or other business organization, and/or a private law or government affairs firm.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Competencies:
Proactive Self-Starter and Results Orientation: Willing to take ownership of responsibilities and has ability to think strategically as well as tactically to help address problems or advance business objectives. Self-motivated with the ability to manage a set of deadlines and deliverables with limited supervision. Able to multi-task and work in a constantly changing corporate environment.
Collaboration and influencing: A team player with demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders. Able to interact and communicate effectively and comfortably with senior global government affairs managers, colleagues with substantial experience and government officials.
Policy and political insights: Understand the relevance of government action on business decisions. Knowledge of the policy issues and politics that impact the company a plus.
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Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations--------------------------------------- ---------------
Job Family:
Government Affairs-------------------------------------- ----------------
Time Type:
Full time------------------------------------- -----------------
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States------------------------------------ ------------------
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$115,200.00 - $172,800.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers 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 citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jun 14, 2024---------------------------------- --------------------
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