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CIBC US · 22 hours ago

Consultant, Government Relations

City of Washington County, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $115K/yr

5+ years exp

CIBC is a relationship-oriented bank that values talented professionals committed to client success. The Consultant, Government Relations will serve as a strategic interface between the bank and U.S. government stakeholders, managing engagement and policy advocacy efforts to safeguard CIBC's interests in the regulatory landscape.

BankingFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of CIBC’s public policy strategy with Congress, the U.S. Administration, and regulatory agencies

Build and maintain strong relationships with U.S. policymakers, trade associations, industry participants and think tanks

Monitor and report on U.S. regulatory and legislative developments, providing timely intelligence and impact assessments to internal stakeholders

Work with internal teams to develop policy goals through close collaboration with Enterprise Government Relations as well as North American and global business lines/functions like Risk Management, Operations, Technology, Compliance, Legal, Finance, Control Group, CIBC Foreign Offices and the business units (Capital Markets, Wealth Management and Personal and Business Banking and US Commercial Banking). The job may also require participating on cross-functional teams in order to support initiatives from other groups

Prepare memos, talking points, policy papers, and strategic communications for meetings with key US government stakeholders and influencers

Participate in trade association committees and leverage industry intelligence to track and prioritize issues affecting CIBC

Qualification

Government RelationsPublic PolicyPolicy AnalysisRelationship ManagementAnalytical SkillsCommunicationMicrosoft OfficeProject ManagementCollaborationClient Focus

Required

You have at least 5 years of experience in government relations, public policy, or a related area within the private sector or government

You have a bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Public Policy, Politics, International Affairs, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

You have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and can present to senior executives and government officials

You're digitally savvy and comfortable using Microsoft Office tools, especially PowerPoint and Excel; project management experience is an asset

You're client focused. You engage with purpose and take pride in representing the organization with professionalism and integrity

You're collaborative. You work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong internal and external partnerships

You're analytical. You have experience interpreting complex policy, legal, and regulatory information, and can communicate insights clearly to diverse audiences

Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work, and you live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability