Director of Government Relations

Federal Home Loan Bank•Irving, TX

About The Position

FHLB Dallas actively pursues dedicated and hardworking individuals to be a part of our professional team. Positions are offered on an as-needed basis for all departments. View our current opportunities by clicking the View Open Positions tab above.

Requirements

Bachelors and/or graduate degree in business, finance, political science, real estate or other related degree.
5-8 years experience in the real estate finance industry, ideally in a policy, government relations or community relations position.
Ability to independently develop and execute a strategic outreach plan to key stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work under pressure and deal effectively with all levels within the Bank.
Superior communication, interpersonal, presentation and analytical skills.
Thorough knowledge of the real estate finance/financial services industry required.
Considerable knowledge of the FHLBank System strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Identify existing relationships and/or demonstrate knowledge of key stakeholders in the real estate finance industry including trade associations, and industry coalitions and housing groups preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as the Bank's Government Relations Officer.
Establishes, maintains and builds relationships with key Washington, D.C. and District constituencies.
Spearheads educational and advocacy initiatives which target Members of Congress, congressional staff, state elected officials, trade associates and regulators.
As necessary, connects the CEO and the Bank's senior managers with those in industry who can affect FHLBank business.
Acts as Treasurer to the Bank’s PAC.
Represents the Bank at PAC-related events.
Provides counsel to the CEO and General Counsel on appropriate policy positions and strategies concerning regulatory and legislative initiatives.
Identifies and coordinates outreach events involving Members of Congress, member financial institutions and community partners which emphasize the Bank's positive impact in the District.
Oversees the activities of the Bank's contract lobbying firms and works with the Council of FHLBanks to more effectively serve the 10th FHLBank District.

Benefits

FHLB Dallas Offers a Professional, Inclusive Culture
Service to our members is first and foremost
All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity
FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin.
FHLB Dallas will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities.
Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.