Senior Vice President, Government Affairs

<h1>Republican West Region Lobbyist, State & Local Government Affairs, U.S. Government Affairs - Senior Vice President</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Austin, Texas, United States, Remote</p><p><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Regular</p><div><div><p><span><span>Citi is a preeminent banking partner for institutions with cross-border needs, a global leader in wealth management, and a valued personal bank in its home market of the United States. Citi does business in </span><span>nearly 160</span><span> </span><span>countries and </span><span>jurisdictions</span><span>, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions, and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.</span></span><span> </span></p><p></p></div><div><p><span><span>Based</span></span><span><span> in </span><span>Austin</span><span> TX</span><span>, t</span></span><span><span>his role </span><span>will serve as Citi’s </span><span>Republican West Region </span><span>lobbyist</span><span> </span><span>within </span><span>the </span><span>U.S. Government Affairs (USGA) </span><span>team. The role </span><span>i</span><span>s responsible for</span><span> </span><span>managing public policy and political relationships with key government officials </span><span>across se</span><span>veral key state</span><span>s and </span><span>localities</span></span><span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>R</span><span>eporting to the</span><span> </span><span>st</span><span>ate </span><span>and </span><span>lo</span><span>ca</span><span>l </span><span>g</span><span>ov</span><span>ernment </span><span>team lead</span><span>, </span><span>t</span><span>he role</span><span> </span></span><span><span>works closely</span><span> </span><span>with </span><span>t</span><span>he team </span><span>lead, USGA </span><span>colleagues</span><span>, and </span><span>business partners (e.g., in-region site leaders)</span><span> </span><span>to advance Citi’s engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s operating policy environment by executing high-impact engagement strategies aligned with Citi’s government affairs priorities and enterprise objectives.</span></span><span> </span></p></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div><div><p><b><span>Key Responsibilities</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Serve as the primary advocate of Citi’s public policy interests with </span><span>the </span><span>government officials shaping public policy impacting Citi in the portfolio region</span><span>, </span><span>by</span><span> lobbying to achieve favorable policy outcomes and </span><span>m</span><span>anag</span><span>ing</span><span> political engagement in a portfolio of </span><span>Republican </span><span>states</span><span> in the West with a primary focus on Texas.</span><span> </span><span>Includes: </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Identify</span><span>, analyze, prioritize, and regularly communicate issues and implications </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Coordinate on policy issues and advocacy with key internal </span><span>U</span><span>SGA </span><span>partners </span><span>to ensure policy issues are appropriately escalated to lines of business. </span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Develop, in coordination with </span><span>team lead</span><span>, a strateg</span><span>ic</span><span> engagement plan to address prioritized issues</span><span> with </span><span>key</span><span> policymakers</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span><span>Lead </span><span>p</span><span>lan execution by engaging with portfolio government officials, trade associations, and consultants</span><span> in the </span></span><span><span>portfolio </span></span><span><span>region</span></span><span> </span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>E</span><span>xecute strategic engagement and meeting plans that strengthen relationships between senior Citi business leaders and government officials in the portfolio region</span><span>, </span><span>both individually and </span><span>with senior Citi GA and business </span><span>executives.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Build and strengthen productive relationships with policymakers</span><span>,</span><span> </span><span>with a focus on Citi site locations in </span><span>the region</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Partner closely with USGA colleagues to advance political and policy o</span></span><span><span>bjectives</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Manage Citi’s engagement in </span><span>relevant trade associations</span><span> and </span><span>leverage </span><span>consultants</span><span> </span><span>to advance engagement and</span><span> lobbying goals</span><span> as needed. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Be a </span><span>value-added resource</span><span> to </span><span>colleagues</span><span> and internal </span><span>business </span><span>partners,</span><span> </span><span>providing</span><span> insight and guidance on political </span><span>and policy </span><span>developments</span><span> </span><span>in </span><span>the</span><span> </span><span>portfolio </span><span>region</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Represent Citi in public fora and in meetings with government officials</span><span>, including at </span><span>third-party convenings, political gatherings and </span><span>conferences.</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span> </span></p></div></div><div><div><p><b><span>Qualifications</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Bachelor’s degree </span><span>required</span><span>; advanced degree preferred</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Minimum </span><span>7</span><span> </span><span>years of experience in government relations or related field, including in government, a</span></span><span><span> major corporation, trade association, or other business organization</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prefer e</span><span>xperience </span><span>collaborating with </span><span>team</span><span>s</span><span> of government affairs professionals</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Prefer experience working on f</span></span><span><span>inancial services public policy</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>S</span><span>trong existing relationships with government officials in </span><span>Texas</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience coordinating closely to advance advocacy </span><span>objectives</span><span> with coalitions of peers, external consultants and partners including trade associations and political organizations</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span><span>Ability to travel </span><span>over 50% of time </span><span>between multiple </span><span>jurisdictions</span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><b><span>Competencies</span></b><span> </span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><u><span>Public Policy and Political </span><span>Insights</span><span> </span></u><span><span>and Business Acumen</span><span>. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions</span><span>. Significant knowledge of the intersection of </span><span>U.S. state and federal political trends</span><span> and their impact on financial services policy</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>Demonstrated ability to translate political dynamics into </span><span>effective</span><span> government affairs engagement strategy.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><u><span>Leadership</span></u><span><span>: </span><span>Team </span><span>player</span><span> able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners</span><span>. </span><span>Experience with</span><span> building, </span><span>coordinating</span><span> and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions</span><span>.</span><span> </span><span>Can</span><span> interact and communicate effectively and comfortably with a wide range of audiences</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><u><span>Results Orientation</span></u><span><span>: </span><span>Self-motivated, strategic, outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, </span><span>operate</span><span> effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work with limited supervision while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to think both strategically and tactically to achieve government affairs policy advocacy outcomes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><p></p><p><span><span>This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. </span><span>Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.</span></span><span> </span></p></div></div><p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><b>Job Family Group: </b></h2>Communications and External Relations<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><b>Job Family:</b></h2>Government Affairs<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><b>Time Type:</b></h2>Full time<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><b>Primary Location:</b></h2>Telecommuter Texas United States<p><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p><h2><b>Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:</b></h2>$158,400.00 - $237,600.00<p><br />In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.</p><p><span>------------------------------------------------------</span></p><h2><b>Most Relevant Skills </b></h2>Please see the requirements listed above.<p>------------------------------------------------------</p><h2><b>Other Relevant Skills </b></h2>For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.<p>------------------------------------------------------</p><h2><b>Anticipated Posting Close Date:</b></h2><p>------------------------------------------------------</p><h2><b>Automated Processing and AI</b></h2><br /><p>We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidates skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.</p><p> </p><p>Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.</p><p> </p><p><a><span><u>Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right</u></span></a></p><p>------------------------------------------------------</p><p><i><span>Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></i></p><p><i><span> </span></i></p><p><i><span>If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review <a>Accessibility at Citi</a>.<br /><br />View Citi’s <a>EEO Policy Statement</a> and the <a>Know Your Rights</a> poster.</span></i></p>

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