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Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Policy Manager responsible for executing the company’s goals on key financial services policy priorities, building relationships, actively strengthening engagement across key stakeholders. The Public Policy Manager will be responsible for establishing relationships with key regulators and staff, administration officials, trade association experts and other relevant leaders. This position requires proactive identification and response to reputational and regulatory risks at the federal level. You will communicate directly with business line leaders on key issues and work with U.S. Bank leaders to gauge the impact of policies and rulemakings. As a key member of our government affairs team, the Public Policy Manager will play a critical role in shaping policies, advocating for the bank, and advancing our organization's strategic objectives at the federal level. The successful candidate will have an expertise and interest in financial services matters.

The Public Policy Manager will represent U.S. Bank on trade association and other public policy association boards and committees. As a trusted advisors to the U.S. Bank leadership, you will be on point to inform the company of pending administrative activity that could impact the Bank’s operations. You will foster and develop leadership in trade associations while appropriately updating senior management on key developments through regular updates, reports, and presentations. Additionally, you will help manage and execute our engagement strategy.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in financial services policy, regulatory policy or related fields
- Minimum 5 years of government experience, financial experience or equivalent

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Career experience working federal officials.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate positions, narratives, and concepts effectively. Research and develop arguments and draft important communications and documents such as legislative and political reports, and issue briefings.
- Ability to effectively interface with federal officials and senior company leaders.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize under short timelines.
- Demonstrated managerial capabilities, including proven ability to manage trade association relationships and other resources.
- Proven collaborator, able to work well in a small team and complete a variety of tasks to achieve team goals.
- Knowledge of the financial services industry, and financial regulatory reform initiatives.
- Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field is a plus

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.   

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

EEO is the Law

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal KNOW YOUR RIGHTS EEO poster.  

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $144,160.00 - $169,600.00 - $186,560.00

Job postings typically remain open for approximately 20 days of the posting date listed above, however the job posting may be closed earlier should it be determined the position is no longer required due to business need. Job postings in areas with a high volume of applicants, such as customer service, contact center, and Financial Crimes investigations, remain open for approximately 5 days of the posting listed date.