Government Relations Manager

Disability Solutions - Phoenix, AZ

Full-time - Mid Level

Phoenix, AZ

About the position

The Government Relations Manager at Western Alliance Bank is responsible for managing relationships with elected officials and public policy stakeholders at the state and local levels. This newly created role involves monitoring legislative activities, engaging with policymakers, and executing strategies to advance the bank's policy objectives, particularly in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The position requires regular travel to state capitals and bank locations, as well as participation in external meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with state and local elected officials, staff, and agencies to advance WAB's policy objectives.
• Monitor and analyze state political, legislative, and regulatory developments related to the bank's businesses.
• Attend and report on legislative or regulatory hearings as needed and attend meetings with legislators and other external stakeholders.
• Determine and execute engagement strategy on state-level legislation and proposed regulations.
• Help plan and schedule meetings and events to pursue the bank's government relations goals and maintain engagement with key stakeholders.
• Track and support the company's engagement with industry associations, business coalitions, third-party advocacy organizations, and other external partners on the state and local level.
• Recommend corporate PAC budget for state-level contributions and be responsible for distributing those contributions when approved.
• Promote the bank's advocacy efforts internally and help grow its political action committee program.
• Attend trade association, political, and policy conferences and events.
• Manage state lobbying consultants and certain trade association relationships including state banking associations, issue coalitions, and membership organizations.
• Ensure compliance with state and local lobbying registration and disclosure requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of related experience in corporate or trade association state-level government relations, state government, contract lobbying, etc.
• Knowledge of the legislative process and ability to analyze and react to political trends at all levels of government.
• Exceptional writing and speaking skills for internal and external audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate meetings and collaborate effectively across departments and all levels of team members.
• Ability to build relationships with external partners and to work collaboratively across diverse groups.
• Ability to travel as needed to state capitals, bank locations, and relevant conferences.
• Ability to attend events before and after normal business hours.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of the financial services industry and its policy issues is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Ownership stake in the company
• Medical and dental insurance
• Time off
• 401k matching program
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee volunteer program
• Wellness program