US Government & Public Affairs

Job Description:

Job Title: US Government & Public Affairs

Corporate Title: Assistant Vice President – Vice President

Location: Washington, DC

[ALL ROLES TO BE CONSIDERED]

Overview

Based in Washington, DC, this role supports Deutsche Bank’s global Government & Public Affairs team by advancing U.S. public-policy priorities and building relationships with policymakers, regulators, trade associations, and other external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting Deutsche Bank and the financial-services industry; translate complex developments into clear, actionable advice for senior leaders and business partners; and support the development of policy positions, advocacy strategies, consultation responses, and executive briefings. The role also works closely with internal stakeholders to assess business implications and promote coordinated, responsible engagement on priority issues.

What We Offer You 

• A diverse and inclusive environment that embraces change, innovation, and collaboration

• A hybrid working model, allowing for in-office / work from home flexibility, generous vacation, personal and volunteer days 

• Employee Resource Groups support an inclusive workplace for everyone and promote community engagement
• Competitive compensation packages including health and wellbeing benefits, retirement savings plans, parental leave, and family building benefits 
• Educational resources, matching gift and volunteer programs 

What You’ll Do 

• Providing information / analysis to identify and raise awareness of new and changing laws & regulations covering new or amended rules and regulations issued by Congress and the Bank’s regulators and other relevant policy making bodies

• Acting as Deutsche Bank’s center of expertise on important national, regional, and international legislative and regulatory proposals and policy developments Providing analysis and intelligence for key clients on relevant issues

• Support the drafting of position papers, internal and external presentations, to advance understanding of issues

• Connect legislative, regulatory, and government relationship matters to key business issues

• Providing support to the work within the team to assess of impacts of regulatory changes

• Providing input to the development of Deutsche Bank’s advocacy strategy on key issues to relevant official sector bodies

How You’ll Lead

• Lead high-priority policy and advocacy initiatives, providing strategic guidance to senior stakeholders on legislative and regulatory developments

• Represent Deutsche Bank in engagements with policymakers, regulators, and trade associations while coordinating the Bank’s position across internal teams

Skills You’ll Need 

• Detailed understanding of the US financial markets and its regulatory structure

• Prior experience working as congressional staff, ideally within the Democratic Party, strongly preferred

• The ability to managing multiple projects in parallel and prioritizing time to ensure tight deadlines are met

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Advanced degree preferred

• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs

Skills That Will Help You Excel

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• The ability to managing multiple projects in parallel and prioritizing time to ensure tight deadlines are met

• An appetite to digest significant amount of information quickly and identify what is important

• The highest level of integrity and professionalism, be detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

• Creativity, strong analytical skills, and business acumen are essential, along with being nimble and solutions oriented

Expectations

It is the Bank’s expectation that employees hired into this role will work in the Washington, DC office in accordance with the Bank’s hybrid working model.  

Deutsche Bank provides reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees with a substantiated need based on disability and/or religion.

The salary range for this position in Washington, DC is $100,000 to $222,500.  Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications.  Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Deutsche Bank Benefits 

At Deutsche Bank, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That’s why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authenti­cally and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!  

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