AVP, CREF Policy

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Washington, DC

Credit Intermediation and Related Activities

About the position

Serves as a lead staff resource on public policy and member engagement relating to commercial real estate finance. With direction from the Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Policy and members, develops, writes, and disseminates MBA policy positions and analyses on regulatory, legislative, and other public policy matters of importance to MBA's CMF membership. Serves as staff lead to selected groups of MBA CREF members, organizing virtual and in-person meetings and events. Manages activities related to commercial regulatory issues and advances and promotes MBA views and positions before policy makers. Develops, prepares, and distributes action plans, member and industry communications, and progress reports. Serves as a subject matter expert in CREF issue areas, such as bank portfolio lending, capital markets, life company or other financial services. Manages and advises member groups/committees, serving as the primary MBA contact to assigned member constituencies. With strategic oversight provided by the Vice President of CREF Policy, serves in a role that facilitates the retention and engagement of commercial/multifamily members, including preparing communications to members, identifying industry trends, issues and concerns, and managing forums and roundtable meetings for the various sectors in the C/MF membership.

Responsibilities

• Direct the management and development of public policy to promote favorable results and outcomes for commercial/multifamily members.
• Develop strategy and lead on proposed legislation, regulations, and guidance by gathering industry views through appropriate committees and working groups.
• Develop and prepare MBA positions and action plans for favorable resolution of issues.
• Monitor and prepare reports on the development of policy matters.
• Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with key industry leaders at MBA member firms.
• Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with key individuals within federal agencies.
• Review and provide substantive interpretive analyses on regulatory matters, including proposed and final rulemakings.
• Prepare position papers, comment letters, testimony, talking points and other advocacy materials.
• Create succinct and cogent communications to MBA member audiences on the range of policy matters impacting CMF finance.
• Lead efforts to create, enhance and increase CMF member engagement among bank and other member constituencies.
• Create, prepare, and deliver written communications to members informing them of MBA activities and engagement activities.
• Manage and support projects and CMF committees, work groups, task forces, and other groups as directed.
• Assist and work with MBA staff in planning the content and structure of MBA's CMF conferences, meetings, educational events, and other programs as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Work effectively across MBA CMF department and across MBA departments in furtherance of the responsibilities of the position.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in law, business, finance, or public policy preferred.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience is required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to shepherd public policy and industry positions to a consensus among competing viewpoints.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate finance, the banking system and regulatory considerations strongly desired.
• Must be adept at mastering complex policy and industry issues.
• Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Superior attention to detail, and be well organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be a strong writer with the ability to both analyze and synthesize complex issues.
• Experience in industry, policy organization or trade association a plus.
• Candidate should be able to think strategically and see the bigger picture while simultaneously paying attention to details.
• Candidate also should have a collaborative, team-oriented working style.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefit packages
• A culture committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Hybrid work schedule that supports work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities