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JOB DESCRIPTION

U.S. Bank is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Public Policy Manager to join our growth-oriented government relations team. A successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the company’s engagement on strategic financial services policy priorities. The Public Policy Manger will establish relationships with key regulators and staff, administration officials, trade association experts and other relevant leaders. This position requires proactive identification and response to policy matters at the federal level. You will engage with professionals internally and communicate directly with business lines on key issues relating to U.S. Bank’s interests. As a member of our government affairs team, the Public Policy Manager will play a critical role in shaping policies, advocating for the bank, and advancing our organization’s strategic objectives at the federal level. The candidate will have experience and interest in financial services matters.
The Public Policy Manger will represent U.S. Bank on trade association and other public policy association boards and committees and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders. As a trusted advisors to U.S. Bank leadership, you will prepare them to engage on public policy issues on company’s behalf. You will foster and develop U.S. Bank leadership in trade associations while appropriately updating senior management on developments through regular updates, reports, and presentations. Additionally, you will help fulfill our engagement strategy.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years of government service, trade association, financial experience or equivalent

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with federal officials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate positions, narratives, and concepts effectively. Research and develop arguments and draft important communications and documents such as legislative and political reports, and issue briefings.
• Ability to effectively interface with government officials and senior company leaders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to prioritize under short timelines.
• Proven collaborator, able to work well in a small team and complete a variety of tasks to achieve team goals.
• Experienced business traveler with an ability to manage travel expenses and occasional travel.
• Knowledge of the financial services industry, and financial regulatory initiatives.
• Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field is a plus

THE ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, WHICH MEANS THERE’S AN IN-OFFICE EXPECTATION OF 3 OR MORE DAYS PER WEEK AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK OUTSIDE THE OFFICE LOCATION FOR THE OTHER DAYS

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by la