ICBA GOVERNMENT RELATIONS - DIRECTOR, REGULATORY POLICY

The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)’s guiding mission is to create and promote environments where community banks flourish. We are:

• Dedicated advocates providing community bankers, policymakers and the public with authoritative insights and resources to support and strengthen community banking.
• Knowledgeable, applying their expertise to offer personalized service that addresses the distinct challenges and opportunities facing community banks.
• Community-centered, driving meaningful change that strengthens community banks and the communities they serve. We turn commitment into action and deliver real results.

ICBA’s workplace culture is built on our core values:

• Caring -We support and prioritize your well-being and professional growth.
• Connected - We foster strong relationships that create meaningful impact.
• Collaboration – We are team-oriented and results driven where diverse perspectives are valued, and innovative ideas are encouraged to achieve our common goals.

Summary
The Director, Regulatory Policy conducts research and produces various written materials concerning community banking topics and issues.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare communications to agency officials (comment letters, papers, reports, etc.) on various community bank topics.
• Research and develop legal arguments and concepts relating to community bank issues.
• Research and draft position papers and memoranda on various community bank topics.
• Research and summarize various rulemakings, case law and legal developments for use in comment letters.
• Analyze regulatory proposals and policies and industry initiatives for potential impact on community banks.
• Compile and summarize banker feedback on priority issues.
• Provide subject matter and technical expertise to assist regulatory and legislative efforts, including legislative and regulatory analysis, and participation in meetings.
• Respond to banker inquiries.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in financial services.
• Accredited law degree.
• Licensed to practice law in any state (or will be taking a bar exam within six months of hire).
• Familiarity with legislation, regulation, and case law in financial services.
• Excellent writing and research skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, co-workers, and external parties.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and be flexible.
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Proficient with legal research databases such as Westlaw®, as well as the Internet.

Compensation and Benefits
ICBA offers competitive compensation and benefits and is conveniently located in the nation’s capital. The target annual salary range for this role is currently $100,000 to $140,000 based on a regular, full-time schedule. The amount of compensation offered will be determined by several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, market data and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity
ICBA is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. ICBA does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Join ICBA and further your career while making a lasting impact!