Deputy Director, Prudential Policy

Company Overview

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 member firms from more than 60 countries. We provide our members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage our influential network. Our mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial, policies that are in the broad interests of our members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.

Position Description

IIF is seeking a Deputy Director, Prudential Policy. This role plays a central part in shaping the industry’s perspectives on capital adequacy, liquidity, systemic risk, related supervisory frameworks, and broader financial stability policy. The Deputy Director will engage directly with global standard-setters and national authorities to influence policy outcomes that support a sound, stable, and efficient financial system. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of prudential regulation, a strong track record of policy development, and experience collaborating with global institutions such as the Basel Committee, Financial Stability Board, and relevant national supervisors.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze emerging regulatory policy initiatives from global and national bodies, including the Basel Committee, FSB, IOSCO, European Commission, US Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC and others.
• Draft and finalize policy memoranda, comment letters, and consensus statements reflecting industry views.
• Prepare background materials and briefing documents for IIF working groups and senior-level meetings.
• Monitor regulatory developments and synthesize updates for internal teams and member institutions.
• Provide expert-level advice on capital and liquidity frameworks, supervisory practices, resolution planning, stress testing, and macroprudential policy.
• Represent IIF in international dialogues, consultations, and private roundtables.
• Lead and facilitate IIF prudential working groups and related events, ensuring diverse participation across institutions and geographies.
• Organize meetings, prepare annotated agendas, and draft concise, action-oriented summaries.
• Maintain close engagement with regulators, supervisors, and IIF members to build consensus on key issues.
• Strengthening relationships with existing IIF members and help identify new engagement opportunities.
• Support the Membership team in outreach, retention, and value delivery for firms active in prudential policy discussions.
• Represent IIF in industry forums and during member visits to communicate the value of IIF’s prudential work.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in finance, risk, law, economics, international studies or another relevant discipline from a leading university.
• At least ten years of professional experience in the financial sector, the regulatory/supervisory community or a trade association are required.
• Strong command of the English language and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Personal attributes required: highly motivated, highly articulate, self-starter, proactive, team player, exercise effective judgment and have strong analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of financial derivatives and crypto regulation is highly preferred.
• Must live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington, DC area.

Work Environment

IIF is pleased to provide its staff with a hybrid work environment: staff members are currently required to work in the office in Washington, DC, Tuesdays through Thursdays but have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Past and present military service personnel are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. IIF considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

While base pay is an integral part of our total compensation package, we also place a strong emphasis on providing comprehensive benefits to recognize and support our employees’ contributions, alongside our performance-based bonus program.

Benefits - Health, Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

We offer and contribute towards a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and the company’s 401K plan. To help you recharge, you will receive 15 days (prorated based on hire date) for annual leave and 1.25 days per month for sick leave (which is the equivalent of 3 weeks each per year). The amount of annual leave increases the longer you are at IIF. Plus, we normally observe the major national holidays in the countries where we operate.