VyStar Credit Union · 1 week ago
Vice President, Government Affairs
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expVyStar Credit Union is seeking a Vice President of Government Affairs to coordinate and manage governmental affairs issues related to the organization. The role involves serving as a registered lobbyist and administering policies involving local, state, and federal government affairs, primarily focusing on Florida jurisdictions.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for assisting with the local, state, and federal advocacy efforts of the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, particularly in Florida jurisdictions
Assist the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with VyStar’s day-to-day interactions and relationships with Florida financial services trade associations and other public sector-facing industry/stakeholder groups, including contract lobbyists retained by VyStar
Develop and maintain VyStar relationships with key Florida public sector decision makers and other influencers at the local, state and federal levels
Work with the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs to build and implement VyStar’s political giving strategy
Provide information, intelligence, and counsel to VyStar’s external facing units based on public sector happenings
Assist the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs with the creation, management, and disbursement of relevant information, messaging, or guidance related to government affairs within the credit union industry
Attend, participate, and lead both scheduled and impromptu meetings with Florida governmental leaders, as well as attendance at local chamber events and state and federal government conferences
Assist relevant VyStar leaders, including senior leadership and retail market leadership, with relevant relationship-development with elected and appointed officials, as needed
Manage VyStar’s enterprise-wide memberships and relationships with chambers of commerce, including providing counsel to employees who serve as VyStar’s primary points of contact with those chambers
Attend local and state legislative committee meetings and hearings in Florida
Perform other duties as assigned
All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8+ years of meaningful experience working within the public sector and/or advocating before it, preferably at the local and state government level in Florida
Knowledge and ability to research and advise upon the statutory, regulatory, and governmental requirements applicable to financial institutions and the subsidiaries that comprise the VyStar enterprise
Strong negotiating and advocacy experience
Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Ability to work successfully with employees at all levels of the organization
Strong organizational, management, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable with uncertainty and change management requirements
Flexible approach to new projects, requirements, and workplace demands
Sense of humor
Proficiency in the use of personal computers
Must maintain required licenses or certifications
Bachelor's Degree required
Preferred
Meaningful experience working with industry trade associations and/or elected officials is preferred
Benefits
401(k) Plan
An extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program
Tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees
Company
VyStar Credit Union
VyStar Credit Union offers low loan rates and low- or no-fee financial services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$200M2022-04-06Debt Financing· $200M
Leadership Team
Casey Callinsky
SVP, Strategic Initiatives
Recent News
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