Policy Communications Manager

Overview:

Manage, advise, and create communications materials and strategies on federal and state policy issues impacting M&T Bank and the banking industry. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Work in coordination with the Government Relations Team to create materials related to policy issues.

Work in coordination with the Government Relations, Legal, and business leaders to create materials in support of briefing and prepping executives for Association engagements. 

Develop issue briefs, talking points, speeches, scenario analysis and other resources for Executive Leadership to use to understand and communicate the impact of emerging policy and proposals.

Work with association and other external partners communications teams to share M&T policy.

Coordinate with Legal, Risk and appropriate business units to confirm and document M&T policy on an issue.

Working with Government Affairs develop strategies on communication key policy issues.

Collaborate with Government Relations team, Community Banking Division and across divisions throughout the enterprise to support optimal outcomes for the bank.

Complete other related duties as assigned.
 

Scope of Responsibilities:

M&T’s Government Relations department is an enterprise-wide function responsible for developing and executing on a holistic strategy to educate government officials about the value that M&T brings to their communities and constituents. 

The Government Relations team represents M&T at the federal, state, and local levels, to advance and protect its long-term interest through engagement with elected officials. As a community focused bank, its Government Relations approach is based on building trust with government officials and maintaining enduring relationships with the bank.

The team works in close collaboration with the Office of the Chairman, Regional Leadership, Communications, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. 

Incumbent works under general supervision. 

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

The Communications department is an enterprise-wide function responsible for developing and executing on a holistic communication strategies to educate stakeholders  about the value that M&T brings to their communities and constituents. 
The Communications team focuses efforts on advancing and protecting its long-term interest through engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. As a community focused bank, its Communications approach is based on supporting a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
 

The team works in close collaboration with the Office of the Chairman, Government Affairs, Regional Leadership, Business Leadership, Legal and Regulatory Affairs. 
Incumbent works under general supervision. 
 

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, business or related field and a minimum of 5 years relevant public affairs, or communications experience or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years of higher education/work experience to include relevant government, public affairs, or communications experience.
Proven relationship and coalition building skills.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate complex policy issues clearly and concisely.
Familiarity with legislative and regulatory processes at federal, state, and local levels.
 

Education and Experience Preferred:

Understanding of the financial services industry.

Public policy and government experience.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $98,720.40 - $164,534.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationWashington, District of Columbia, United States of America