Investment Company Institute · 1 week ago
Government Affairs Officer, Financial Service
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$235K/yr - $265K/yr
7+ years expInvestment Company Institute is seeking a Government Affairs Officer to manage the development and implementation of legislative strategies primarily focused on financial services issues. The role involves building strong relationships with congressional committees and collaborating with various teams within the Institute.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Monitors public policy developments and advises senior management on all matters relating to financial services issues, as well as federal legislation and public policy issues of concern to the Institute and its membership
Represents ICI and its member companies before Congress as appropriate
Participates in the development of the Institute’s legislative goals and strategy
Evaluates pending legislation that may have an impact on Institute members. In consultation with senior management, this includes developing recommendations and preparing communications for members and senior management
Establishes and maintains a political network within the Administration and on Capitol Hill with an emphasis on the Senate Banking Committee, House Financial Services Committee and Senate and House leadership
Maintains excellent communications and working relationships with Washington representatives of ICI member companies and works collaboratively to advance ICI’s legislative agenda and secure its objectives
Assists in managing use of the Institute’s outside lobbyists, to advance the Institute’s legislative agenda and strategy in all areas
Maintains informal relationships with staff of other organizations and with lobbyists sharing legislative interests in common with the Institute and, where appropriate, coordinates joint efforts
Participates in and assists with the planning and coordination of ICI conferences, committee meetings, and other members’ meetings as appropriate
Provides Capitol Hill updates on a regular basis to ICI members during committee meetings
Represents ICI in public settings including on industry panels
Assist in developing a political giving strategy and participates in and, as appropriate, assists in organizing political events such as fundraisers, and otherwise helps assure the effectiveness of the Institute’s political programs including ICI PAC
Develops and maintains close and highly effective working relationships with staff in other ICI departments, through teamwork and regular collaboration
Qualification
Required
Thorough understanding of the legislative process, including an understanding of the roles and decision-making processes of the Executive Agencies, Senate, and House of Representatives
Experience working with Members of Congress and their staffs, specifically on financial services issues
Experience in working with and managing other professionals, i.e., staff of the Institute's member companies, senior-level corporate executives and administrative staff
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and effectively with a team of lobbying, legal, research and public communications professionals
Ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs at the highest level of government and business
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Strategic planning experience and ability
Advanced people skills, including ability to work in and be a part of an action-oriented work environment, a keen sense of protocol, and the ability to work comfortably and effectively with government officials
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of assigned responsibilities
Undergraduate degree in related field required; JD or other relevant graduate degree preferred and minimum of 7-10 years experience as a Washington Representative, senior Congressional leadership or committee staffer, or in a position of responsibility within the Administration, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
Strong bi-partisan contacts on Senate Banking and House Financial Services Committees
Proven record of accomplishment in advancing important issues through the legislative process
Relevant Committee experience and/or government affairs experience
Proven record of accomplishment in advancing important issues through the legislative process
Preferred
JD or other relevant graduate degree preferred
Company
Investment Company Institute
ICI is the national association of U.S. investment companies.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Eric Pan
President & CEO
Don Auerbach
Chief Operating Officer
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