Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The General Counsel's Office is a valued, trusted and responsive partner within DTCC. The team promotes and protects the best interests of the DTCC family of companies by creating and facilitating solutions and providing guidance on legal and regulatory matters.
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Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
- Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
- Pension / Retirement benefits
- Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
- DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).
The Impact you will have in this role:
Being a member of the Government Relations team, the Associate Director will primarily support and promote the DTCC Political Action Committee and provide supplemental assistance in legislative coverage and analysis regarding DTCC federal public policy issues of interest. The successful candidate will have strong writing skills. External relationships with industry representatives, political staff/fundraisers, and Hill staff are preferred. Internal relationships will include DTCC's business lines and offices of Risk, Marketing and Communications, Legal and Compliance, among others. The position will be based in Washington, D.C.
Your Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Executive Director of DTCC PAC on the administration of the PAC as needed.
- Support DTCC PAC's operational functions including but not limited to fundraising, communications, compliance and political engagements.
- Assist with materials preparation for the DTCC PAC Board.
- Assist in adherence to internal policies and procedures as well as compliance with FEC laws as related to both DTCC PAC and lobbying activities.
- Help develop and implement DTCC PAC's internal fundraising and giving strategy.
- Coordinate DTCC PAC calendar and events administration and contribution disbursements
- Coordinate and run political site visits at DTCC locations.
- Track and monitor legislative activity and report to Government Relations executives.
- Identify opportunities and risks for DTCC within a wide range of legislative topics related to financial services.
- Project manage various internal Government Relations communications and events on a weekly, quarterly, annually and ad-hoc basis - seeking input from the Global GR team.
- Work with the GR team to identify, align and integrate key business units' communications initiatives pertaining to government affairs with other DTCC initiatives, with a particular focus on supporting internal partners mentioned above.
- Assist in the development and implementation of action plans and coordinate support for a wide range of internal customers and events including legal, Clearing and Settlement Services, the Chief Client Officer and Risk
- Develop routine communications to inform management as to relevant developments in the federal government
- Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
Talents Needed for Success:
- Must have Washington, D.C.-based or other relevant political and/or government relations experience. Proven experience working with the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives is a plus.
- Experience with and understanding of the political fundraising system
- Experience working on legislative and regulatory initiatives related to financial services is a plus.
- Must have solid understanding of and relationships with congressional and political staff for the House and Senate.
- Ability to work collaboratively and in a bipartisan fashion to complete various legislative and political projects
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.