Federal Government Relations Executive

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
 

Job Description:
This job is responsible for developing and delivering strategic priorities for Bank of America’s Global Public Policy team. Key responsibilities include advancing Bank of America’s position on key legislative, regulatory and social responsibility issues and advocating those positions to government officials. Job expectations include maintaining strong relationships with public officials, trade associations and other industry-based organizations, and coordinating with key internal stakeholders on important policy issues.

The Federal Government Relations Executive will serve as a key advocate for the bank’s interests before federal policymakers, with a primary focus on banking policy and financial services issues. This individual will develop and execute lobbying strategies, engage with congressional offices and federal agencies, and help shape policy outcomes that support the bank’s strategic objectives. The role requires strong policy acumen, exceptional relationship‑building abilities, and the capacity to translate complex business issues into clear and compelling public‑policy positions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment and brings deep experience working within the federal legislative and regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Builds and maintains relationships with policymakers and public officials
• Establishes and advocates on legislative and regulatory policies important to Bank of America
• Drives Bank of America responsible growth strategy and strategic initiatives
• Engages Bank of America senior leaders with legislatures (state and federal), executive offices (governors, mayors, U.S. administration) and other policymakers
• Monitors the legislative and regulatory environment and communicates developments to Bank of America stakeholders
• Serves as resource for internal and external stakeholders on the legislative and regulatory environment and status of key policy issues, and coordinates with Bank of America positions to key trade associations and industry coalitions
• Develops and builds consensus Bank of America policy positions on legislative and regulatory issues, working with internal stakeholders
• Lead direct advocacy efforts with congressional staff, elected officials, and federal regulators on issues impacting the bank’s banking business and financial services.
• Develop and articulate policy positions, briefing materials, written comment letters, and other advocacy collateral that align with the bank’s objectives.

Skills:

• Executive Presence
• Influence
• Interpret Relevant Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Networking
• Strategic Thinking
• Issue Management
• Oral Communications
• Performance Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Regulatory Relations
• Advisory
• Business Acumen
• Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
• Risk Management
• Strategy Planning and Development

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum ten (10) years of experience working with Congressional and Executive Branch policymakers on legislative and regulatory issues.
• Established relationships with Members of Congress, staff, and Administration officials preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate teamwork and ability to build relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Strong and proactive executive presence, with ability to interact and communicate effectively with senior executives, external stakeholders, and government officials. 
• Candidate must be able to think strategically on ways to help address complex problems and advance challenging business objectives.
• Candidate must be self-motivated, with the ability to manage deliverables with limited supervision. 

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - DC - Washington - 1800 K St NW - 1800 K Street NW (DC1842)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$200,000.00 - $291,700.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.