JPMorgan & Local Government Relations Director - 

United States, Illinois, Chicago 

842250529

As a State & Local Government Relations Director, you will play a critical managerial role for the SGR team, providing senior-level guidance, support and connectivity with cross-line of business senior executives. Working alongside CR colleagues, the Central Region Executive Director is also responsible for the overall CR strategy, leadership and people management in market.

Job responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Regional State and Local Government Relations Managers and Associates, providing senior-level support and strategic guidance in the development and execution of advocacy strategies and legislative outreach
• Set and drive prioritization of markets and activities within the region to achieve core objectives and drive the market business planning processes within each priority market
• Manage response to negative social or political events/issues as they arise in market
• Liaise with Market Leadership Teams, Regional Communications, Business Resource Groups, and other internal stakeholders to drive coordinated engagement strategies and minimize reputational and social risks for the firm
• Identify state and municipal government issues of impact to the firm, as well as proactive opportunities and manage political risk
• Understand the broader legislative and political environment in the central region; anticipate trends, deploy commensurate strategies and track results
• Represent the Department and Firm in relevant meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including elected officials, policymakers, and other partners
• Provide the Head of State and Local Government Relations and JPMC senior executives with regular updates on progress of current projects and legislative trends
• Collaborate on strategy with Community Engagement and Global Philanthropy Regional Executives; regional communications colleagues; and Market Leadership teams
• Provide oversight of regional Political Action Committee (PAC) spending and strategy
• Contribute to a culture of prudent risk management and adhering to the requirements of the firm's control environment

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Proven experience managing diverse teams in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong and effective lobbying in multiple states
• Exceptional relationships and understanding of politics and state and local legislative processes, as well as national and local constituencies
• Impeccable integrity
• Proven strong work ethic
• 10+ years of total relevant experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Understanding of financial services issues
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience