Primary Responsibilities:
Monitor, influence, and direct federal legislative initiatives that may impact the company.
Develop and strengthen relationships with elected officials and their staff/committees, regulators, and other third-party allies to effectively channel goals of the bank.
Inform government officials and policy makers about the benefits the bank brings to the marketplace and to their communities.
Monitor the development of business issues that affect the company's reputation; develop strategies for addressing each issue with necessary resources to ensure management of issue.
Supervise execution of advocacy activities by on-staff and retained lobbyists.
Connect bank senior and executive leadership with appropriate officials and influencers.
Provide counsel on appropriate policy positions and strategies concerning regulatory and legislative initiatives.
In collaboration with other bank divisions, help ensure management has a solid understanding of associated risks, opportunities, and potential business issues.
Oversee the M&T Bank Political Action Committee (PAC) to advance M&T’s political strategy.
May exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Position will strengthen relationships with local, state and federal officials in order to work together to create new jobs, finance economic development and support families and businesses in our communities.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
May manage consultants and staff.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree including a minimum of 9 years' relevant government experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years' relevant government experience.
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $137,977.22 - $229,962.03 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States of America
What We Do
M&T Bank is a multi-state community-focused bank serving New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the company provides banking, investment, insurance and mortgage financial services to more than 3.6 million consumer, business and government clients.
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