AVP, Government Affairs - Policy & Strategy

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Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details.

The Assistant Vice President, Government Affairs – Policy & Strategy, will serve as a key member of MUFG Americas’ Government & External Affairs function, supporting the firm’s engagement across the U.S. policy, regulatory, and geopolitical landscape.

Based in Washington, D.C., this role integrates policy analysis, strategic insight, and executive communication, translating legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments into actionable intelligence for senior leadership, business lines, and clients. The AVP will contribute to positioning the function as a central resource for policy insight and strategic context, connecting policy developments to MUFG’s business priorities, client activity, and market environment.

The role requires the ability to analyze complex developments, synthesize information quickly, and communicate implications clearly and effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Research, Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret U.S. legislative, regulatory, and executive branch developments impacting financial institutions, capital markets, and MUFG’s operations
• Track policy activity across federal agencies and independent regulators (e.g., Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, SEC, Treasury)
• Attend Congressional hearings, regulatory proceedings, and policy forums; synthesize key developments into timely and actionable internal updates
• Identify emerging policy and geopolitical trends and assess implications for MUFG, its clients, and broader market dynamics

Policy Strategy & Business Integration

• Translate complex policy and geopolitical developments into clear, decision-relevant insights for senior leadership, business heads, and client-facing teams
• Connect legislative and regulatory developments to business strategy, client portfolios, and market opportunities
• Support development of MUFG’s perspectives on key policy issues, including contributions to white papers, comment letters, and advocacy materials
• Partner with business lines, including GCIB and JCB, to align policy insights with client priorities and strategic initiatives

Executive & Client Communication

• Prepare high-quality briefing materials, executive summaries, and talking points for senior leadership engagement with policymakers and regulators
• Develop client-facing materials, including policy updates, presentations, and slide decks, translating policy developments into market-relevant narratives
• Produce concise written analysis tailored for executive audiences and external stakeholders
• Support internal communications to ensure consistent understanding of key policy developments across the organization

Government Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement

• Support engagement with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations through research, analysis, and briefing preparation
• Assist in coordinating MUFG’s advocacy efforts and alignment with industry groups and peer institutions
• Provide analytical support for meetings, outreach strategies, and policy positioning
• Help ensure consistency and clarity of messaging across internal and external engagements

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in government affairs, public policy, regulatory analysis, or related roles within financial services, government, or a trade association
• Experience in or closely aligned with the U.S. federal government (e.g., Congressional staff, regulatory agency, Treasury, Federal Reserve, or policy-focused role)
• Strong understanding of the U.S. legislative and regulatory landscape, particularly in banking, financial markets, and prudential supervision
• Demonstrated ability to analyze policy developments and communicate implications to senior stakeholders
• Experience preparing briefing materials, policy analysis, and executive presentations

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex issues into clear, structured outputs
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, including the ability to assess policy, market, and geopolitical impacts
• Ability to develop client-ready materials and presentations under tight timelines
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and ability to synthesize large volumes of information quickly
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across business lines and functional teams
• Professional judgment and discretion in handling sensitive policy and regulatory matters

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., J.D., MPP, MBA, Economics, Political Science) preferred

The typical base pay range for this role is between $95K - $116K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below.

MUFG Benefits Summary

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (including (i) the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, (ii) the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, (iii) the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and (iv) the California Fair Chance Act) to the extent that (a) an applicant is not subject to a statutory disqualification pursuant to Section 3(a)(39) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 8a(2) or 8a(3) of the Commodity Exchange Act, and (b) they do not conflict with the background screening requirements of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). The major responsibilities listed above are the material job duties of this role for which the Company reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of conditional offer of employment, if any.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to leveraging the diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experience of our workforce to create opportunities for our colleagues and our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, sex, age, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran and military status, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.