Government Relations Manager - State and Local (Banking)

Location: Remote; work location listed as Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. Occasional domestic travel is required.

Salary: $97,240–$145,600 USD per year.

Company

TD is a large financial institution and major North American bank serving households and businesses in Canada, the United States and other markets.

What you will do

• Lead state and local government relations activities supporting hirify.global’s business objectives, reputation and policy priorities in the New England market.
• Monitor, analyze and prioritize emerging political, legislative, regulatory and economic issues affecting the bank and its business units.
• Develop and execute advocacy strategies, prepare guidance and materials, and translate policy developments into actionable business advice.
• Build and maintain relationships with governors’ offices, state legislators, regulators, mayors, councils, trade associations, business heads and senior executives.
• Coordinate meetings, events, communications, milestones, budgets, progress reporting and sensitive initiatives, often with minimal guidance.
• Represent the bank externally, manage risks and escalated issues, and support compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree or relevant professional certification, designation or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge of government relations disciplines, relationship management, government operating structures, the banking industry and supported business functions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state and local governmental operations and ability to research and analyze governmental actions and proposals.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with government officials at all levels and provide administrative support requiring specialized knowledge of governmental functions.
• Strong organizational awareness, resourcefulness, judgment, integrity and discretion when managing sensitive information and high-risk issues.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain difficult concepts, influence stakeholders and gain alignment with leaders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, learn the business and develop leadership skills within a condensed timeframe.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a 40-hour work schedule and remote workplace type.
• Benefits include health and well-being coverage, savings and retirement programs, paid vacation, flex and holiday time, banking discounts, career development and incentive compensation eligibility.
• Training, onboarding, regular development conversations, mentoring programs and access to an online learning platform are provided.
• Work supports a respectful, diverse and equitable environment with cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• TD provides equal employment opportunities and an accommodation process for applicants with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview; outcomes are communicated by email or phone.
• Applicants requiring accommodation should contact the hirify.global US Workplace Accommodations Program and provide their name, preferred contact method and requested accommodation.