Director of Government Relations (US)

Director of Government Relations (US) – TD

Work Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Hours : 40 hours per week

Pay : $200,000 - $280,000 USD

Line Of Business : Communications

Job Description

The Director of Government Relations will strengthen and cultivate relationships with Members of Congress, Senators, staffers, and organizations that are engaged in issues facing the financial sector, with a focus on Democratic outreach. Reporting to the Head of Government Relations, the Director will represent TD's interests, track national policy developments, and coordinate interactions with key policymakers. While the Director will focus on federal outreach, they will contribute to Government Relations strategies at all levels, from local to federal. Government Relations is part of Corporate and Public Affairs (CAPA), and the Director will be part of an extended leadership team that is tasked with strengthening and protecting TD's reputation and growing TD's influence in Washington and across the East Coast.

Responsibilities

• Represent TD Bank's interests and coordinate industry positions with federal regulatory and legislative bodies as well as national trade associations.
• Build internal networks for a holistic approach to government relations, working closely with Community Relations, Corporate and Public Affairs, Legal and Compliance.
• Advise senior officers and internal stakeholders on public policy issues of interest and concern to TD Bank.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, conducting research, analysis and supporting material preparation.
• Coordinate communication efforts and anticipate short‑term and long‑term objectives / outcomes.
• Support the planning and execution of a broad portfolio of activities, coordinating with a variety of internal stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with business heads and partners across the organization.
• Maintain performance management tools, track milestones, and provide summary reports for executive review.
• Enhance TD Bank's presence in Washington and create a national platform to articulate the company's positions.
• Represent TD Bank before Congress, the Administration and related organizations on issues related to the company's business, advocating sought outcomes.
• Build strategic alliances and partnerships with third‑party public policy groups.
• Demonstrate significant political acumen and bi‑partisan contacts with Members of Congress and congressional staff.
• Communicate with members of Congress, Executive Branch officials and associations on policy matters.
• Cooperate in the development and management of TD Bank's PAC and grassroots political network.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Domestic travel – Occasional (1–33%). International – Never. Perform sedentary work – Continuous; multiple tasks – Continuous; standard office equipment – Continuous. Standing – Occasional; walking – Occasional; short lifts (under 25 lbs) – Occasional. No daily heavy lifting. Continuous concentration for long periods required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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