E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley · 15 hours ago
Executive Director, Government Relations
Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $275K/yr
10+ years expE*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a global leader in financial services, known for its commitment to innovation and client service. They are seeking an Executive Director of Government Relations to assist in developing and executing government affairs strategies, while serving as a trusted advisor and promoting the firm's interests in public policy.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Assist in developing a comprehensive government affairs vision and integrated advocacy strategy, and then executing to deliver results, driving positive change for the firm
Serving as a trusted advisor to the Head of Government Relations; providing critical analysis of the reputational and commercial implications and opportunities associated with policy decisions and other policy developments
Helping develop and execute legislative, executive branch, and regulatory advocacy efforts for the firm's key policy positions to relevant bodies including members of Congress and their staffs and federal government agencies
Educating members of Congress, Capitol Hill staff, and regulators who oversee Morgan Stanley's lines of business
Keeping the firm informed to the external political environment with insights on legislative and regulatory developments, intelligence on policymaking and political activity, and guidance on how to drive positive change
Working with the communications team to develop proactive messaging to inform coverage regarding issues that matter to policymakers; and
Promoting and protecting Morgan Stanley's operations in the U.S. by working with the firm's leadership team to advocate on public policy initiatives across the broad spectrum of issues that are relevant to the company
Qualification
Required
The candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience
Significant experience in public policy, government affairs, regulatory affairs or government service
Exemplary public policy acumen coupled with the ability to think strategically and devise practical and solutions-oriented strategies and advocacy plans
Ability to be proactive in identifying areas of risk and opportunities relative to the public policy environment
A public policy thought leader with broad credibility on a bipartisan basis
Financial services expertise
Strategic relationships, based on mutual respect, in the public policy community
Demonstrated ability to educate, build coalitions, and partner with legislators, government officials, regulators, political leaders, as well as industry and community groups
Policy leadership experience working in the financial services industry, including in-depth knowledge of financial services issues at the federal and state levels
Preferred
Deep understanding of regulatory policy and process relevant to the financial services industry and the capital markets
Benefits
Medical
Prescription Drug
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Dependent Day Care Savings Account
Life Insurance
Disability and Other Insurance Plans
Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 25 Vacation Days annually)
10 Paid Holidays
401(k)
Short/Long Term Disability
Company
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley
E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley is a pioneer in the online brokerage industry.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-02-20Acquired
1996-08-16IPO
Leadership Team
Julia Miller
Executive Director, Creative Services
Recent News
2025-11-07
2025-10-14
Company data provided by crunchbase