Public Affairs Senior Associate

HSBC Global Services Limited • Washington, DC

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About The Position

HSBC is seeking a dynamic, self-starting candidate to join its U.S. Public Affairs team as a Government Relations Senior Associate. The U.S. Public Affairs team serves as the primary liaison between HSBC and policymakers in the U.S. government. This team engages with government officials to understand the impact of, and advocate for, public policies that affect the bank in the U.S. and globally. HSBC is committed to employing only those authorized to work in the U.S. and will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in government relations, public affairs, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in financial regulatory, economic and geopolitical issues
• Prior experience managing or supporting a federal political action committee
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, suitable for executive-level audiences
• Ability to produce concise, accurate and technical written materials, sometimes on very short deadlines
• Proficiency in desktop publishing, word processing and newsletter programs such as Adobe InDesign, Canva, Microsoft Publisher
• Sound judgement, discretion and confidentiality, with the tact and diplomatic skills to represent the function effectively and step in for a manager when needed

Nice To Haves

• Prior government or Capitol Hill experience is desirable but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage the HSBC Political Action Committee (PAC), including developing and executing its growth strategy in coordination with the Public Affairs team; managing PAC Board activities; and ensuring compliance with federal rules and regulations governing political action committees
• Conduct research, draft written materials and support the team’s government engagement activities
• Coordinate activities, events, resources and meetings, and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Provide administrative support, including preparing presentations, drafting reports and supporting key documents such as briefings for government engagements and issue briefs
• Manage external relationships and service providers
• Attend trade association and other external meetings, and brief internal stakeholders
• Brief senior executives and present to internal audiences
• Coordinate executive visits in partnership with the Public Affairs team
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments
• Support the Public Affairs team’s strategic direction
• Ensure compliance with applicable lobbying disclosure rules and regulations

Benefits

• Tailored professional development opportunities
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Robust Wellness Hub
• Industry-leading volunteerism policy
• Generous matching gift program
• Comprehensive program of immersive Sustainability and Climate Change Initiatives
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed