VP, Public Policy

Summary

Join Pathward, a hybrid, remote-office financial empowerment company, and drive the development and implementation of corporate policy. You will act as the organization's contact for legislative and public policy matters, fostering relationships with government and industry groups. This role requires developing and executing public policy strategies, providing strategic recommendations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will also manage lobby reports, lead PAC participation strategy, and increase external awareness of the organization. Pathward offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Develops corporate and/or organizational policies and authorizes their implementation. Detailed knowledge of company allows for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas. Provides direction to senior managers in various areas, groups, and/or operations. Recognized as an influential leader
• Consistently works with abstract ideas or situations across functional areas of the business. Through assessment of intangible variables, identifies and evaluates fundamental issues, providing strategy and Job Description direction for major functional areas
• Requires in-depth knowledge of the functional area, business strategies, and the company’s goals
• Directs and controls the activities of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups or service areas through senior managers who have overall responsibility for the successful operation of those assigned areas
• Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory policymaking
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining relationships with the public
• The ability to analyze and interpret legislation and rules
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Typically 12+ years with bachelor's or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain understanding of the financial services public policy landscape relevant to the organization through monitoring federal and state legislation and applicable regulatory rules
• Develop and execute public policy strategies to support and enable the company to execute its long-term strategic goals. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Investor Relations, and Communications to achieve the strategic goals of the company
• Provide strategic recommendations on research and analysis of legislative proposals and rules promulgated by the regulatory agencies
• Partner closely with company leadership to understand the impact and significance of potential legislative or regulatory actions on company current and future business
• Identify, monitor, prepare, and provide updates to Executive and company leadership teams, the Board of Directors, and company at-large
• Collaborate with company leadership as it relates to the organization’s strategic business objectives from a public policy perspective
• Develop materials in support of government relations agenda, including white papers, talking points, and reporting updates
• Manage lobby reports including quarterly FEC filed lobby reports
• Develop strategies for engagement opportunities for business line leaders and subject matter experts on public policy material to the organization. Identify and obtain opportunities for expanding company engagement and participation with member-associations
• Drive internal education and awareness of Government relations function and implement events and other activities to support company policy objectives
• Develop and maintain relationships with industry contacts, the Administration, and elected officials and their offices; and advocate important issues and priorities with legislators and regulators. Lead and manage external consultant relationships
• Lead PAC participation strategy and offer strategic contribution recommendations
• Develop and execute plans to increase external awareness of the organization and its thought leadership in the public policy sphere
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement benefits
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off
• Annual performance-based incentive opportunity