ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - SENIOR DIRECTOR, SAFETY & SOUNDNESS REGULATORY POLICY

ICBA/TCM Bank•Washington, DC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Safety & Soundness Regulatory Policy represents the association and advocates its policy positions regarding community banking safety and soundness regulation and legislation primarily before financial regulatory agencies as well as Congress. ICBA's guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. ICBA is dedicated to advocating, providing authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking. They are knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks. ICBA is community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. ICBA’s workplace culture is built on core values: Caring, Connected, and Collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
At least three years of related experience in the financial services industry or with a bank regulatory agency, trade association, or law firm.
Strong ability to think strategically and work in collaboration with others to produce effective results.
Excellent policy analysis and advocacy skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Expert knowledge of financial services law and regulation.
Ability to travel.

Nice To Haves

Master’s and/or JD preferred.

Responsibilities

Stay abreast of regulatory, legislative, operational, and market developments in areas of responsibility (i.e., community banking safety and soundness issues).
Advocate before and serve as co-liaison with bank regulatory agencies and the SEC, industry councils and other trade associations on a wide variety of banking and SEC regulatory issues.
Analyze bank and securities regulatory and legislative proposals and policies primarily in the areas of safety and soundness for impact on community banks.
Work with association members to formulate and draft association positions.
Recommend and participate in and oversee the formulation of ICBA advocacy strategies, goals, policies and objectives in area of expertise/responsibility.
Prepare communications to agency officials (comment letters, papers, reports, etc.) and advocate before regulatory agencies after input from ICBA members.
Provide subject matter and technical expertise to assist legislative efforts, including legislative analysis, drafting legislation, preparation of testimony, and participation in meetings.
Serve on industry group task forces and working groups.
Represent and communicate ICBA positions in industry forums and speaks at ICBA and industry conferences.
Provide subject matter and technical expertise to ICBA subsidiaries.
Respond to banker and press inquiries.
Write articles for ICBA publications on regulatory developments.