ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - VICE PRESIDENT, CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONS

ICBA•Washington, DC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Congressional Relations advocates ICBA’s legislative policy positions before Congress, financial regulatory agencies, and the Executive Branch. The role also informs and assists ICBA members regarding congressional activities and interactions with policymakers, and communicates association policies to members, financial groups, and the media. This position is open to applicants in the Washington, DC area. The role monitors and influences legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas, analyzes their effects on community banks and their customers, and supports priority lobbying efforts with ICBA’s congressional and regulatory teams. The position involves working with association members and state banking associations, as well as representing ICBA at conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings. Travel is required, estimated at 10%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent minimum degree requirement.
At least seven years of related government relations or trade association experience, including working knowledge of banking and financial services issues.
Strong written, analytical, and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with members of Congress, Hill staff, member bankers, and ICBA colleagues.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Nice To Haves

Law or public policy degree.
Congressional experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing contact with members of Congress, their personal office staff, and key committee staff.
Organize grassroots and grasstops lobbying efforts to motivate members and influence Congress.
Attend in-town and out-of-town PAC events.
Assist association members visiting congressional offices and agencies.
Develop, draft, and negotiate bill language and amendments.
Cover and report on congressional hearings and legislative markups.
Work with association members to formulate association positions.
Help develop congressional lobbying strategies in coordination with legislative and regulatory teams.
Assist with drafting congressional testimony, letters, position papers, regulatory comments, and articles.
Prepare association members to testify before Congress and regulatory agencies.
Prepare for, attend, and report on association committee meetings and other events.
Respond promptly to inquiries from bankers and the press.
Establish and maintain relationships with other lobbyists, trade associations, and coalitions.
Work with state banking associations on federal legislation.
Represent ICBA at industry conferences, coalition meetings, and other gatherings.
Monitor and influence legislative and regulatory developments in assigned areas.
Analyze legislation in assigned areas for its impact on community banks and their customers.
Assist other congressional and regulatory team members on priority lobbying issues.