As a Barclays Assistant Vice President Regulatory Policy and Government Relations, this is an exciting opportunity where you will be a key contributor in both the creation of prudential and capital markets priorities (including positions and related materials) and the delivery of engagement at various levels of government, agencies, and industry fora. You will be analyzing legislation and financial agency proposals and communicating with internal stakeholders to help the firm understand and position for risks and opportunities.

To be successful as an Assistant Vice President Regulatory Policy and Government Relations, you should have experience with:

Significant experience and understanding in regulatory policy, government relations, and/or public affairs
Solid knowledge of federal financial agencies (e.g., Federal Reserve Board, FDIC, SEC, CFTC) and the US legislative and political processes
Significant relevant background in financial services regulatory policy and/or government relations; experience may include a combination of work at a financial institution/law practice

Some other highly valued skills may include:

Skills to conduct analysis and assess impact of complex legislation/regulation and identify key issues against institutional policy priorities and objectives
Ability to engage with external policymakers and articulate advocacy positions on key policy priorities
Excellent verbal and written communications skills

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Washington, DC.

Minimum Salary: $106,000

Maximum Salary: $135,000

The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.

Purpose of the role

To identify, analyse and influence the development of legislation, proposed rules and regulation by engaging directly with government and regulatory stakeholders.

Accountabilities

Management of relationships with governments, politicians, regulators and relevant stakeholders to advocate the bank’s interest/position in policy discussions.
Development and execution of external advocacy and policy strategy that shapes how the bank responds to emerging policy trends so that its interests are communicated.
Collaboration with and advice to stakeholders including senior managers, industry groups, think tanks, agencies and others to gain policy insights and determine policy goals.
Development of advocacy campaigns and initiatives that support the bank’s policy efforts through public and private engagements, education, and lobbying.
Monitoring and evaluation of successful advocacy initiatives and contribute to future improvements by looking into new markets and sectors.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.