VP, Government Affairs

MUFG Bank, Ltd.$113K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-12 years of experience in government affairs or public policy, ideally in financial services or regulatory affairs.
  • Strong expertise in financial services policy and banking regulation.
  • Proven experience engaging with government officials, agencies, and industry stakeholders.
  • Ability to translate complex policy issues into actionable advocacy strategies.
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. legislative process and public policy implications for financial institutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of interacting with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engagement efforts with Congress, federal regulators, and policymakers.
  • Cultivate relationships with government officials and industry stakeholders.
  • Represent MUFG in external meetings and policy forums.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting financial services.
  • Help develop policy positions in collaboration with internal experts.
  • Translate policy developments into clear implications for business and clients.
  • Create executive briefings and policy insights for senior leadership and clients.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement plans to support long-term financial security.
  • Educational assistance and training programs for professional development.
  • Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities.
  • Paid maternity and parental bonding leave alongside vacation, sick days, and holidays.
Full Job Description
The selected colleague will work at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and work remotely one day. A member of our recruitment team will provide more details. The Vice President of Government Affairs will support MUFG's engagement with Congress, the Administration, federal regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders on public policy issues affecting the financial services sector and the broader business environment. The role, which will report to the Director of U.S. Government Affairs, and work with colleagues across MUFG's U.S. and global businesses, combines government affairs strategy and execution, substantive policy expertise, and external advocacy-with particular emphasis on financial services, financial policy and regulation, and policy matters impacting a large global financial institution. The Vice President will help develop and advance policy positions, translate complex policy developments into institutional, business, and client implications and actionable engagement priorities, and work with internal partners to understand MUFG's priorities and support effective external engagement and advocacy. Key Responsibilities Government Affairs & External Engagement • Help lead and execute engagement with Congress, the Administration, federal financial regulators, and other policymakers. • Build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry stakeholders, trade associations, and peer institutions. • Represent MUFG in external meetings, industry coalitions, and policy forums, helping advance institutional priorities and shape collective advocacy efforts. Financial Services Policy & Advocacy • Monitor and assess legislative and regulatory developments affecting banking, financial services, and the broader policy environment in which MUFG and its clients operate. • Support the development of policy positions and advocacy strategies in partnership with internal subject-matter experts, translating complex issues into clear engagement priorities. • Support MUFG's advocacy on financial services and broader economic policy issues, identifying where direct, collective, or differentiated engagement may be appropriate. Strategic Partnership & Policy Translation • Partner with Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Risk, and business teams to connect policy developments with institutional priorities and inform external engagement. • Translate U.S. policy and regulatory developments into clear implications for senior leaders, business partners, and, where appropriate, clients, while connecting Washington priorities across MUFG's U.S. and global businesses. • Develop executive briefings, policy insights, and materials supporting senior-level government, industry, business, and selected client engagements. Qualifications • Approximately 7-12 years of relevant experience in government affairs, public policy, financial services, regulatory affairs, government, law, or a related field. • Meaningful experience with financial services policy, banking regulation, or other complex legislative and regulatory matters. • Experience engaging with Congress, federal agencies, regulators, industry associations, or other policymakers and stakeholders. • Demonstrated ability to develop and advance policy positions and translate complex policy issues into practical advocacy, business, or engagement priorities. • Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process, the Washington policy environment, and the implications of public policy for financial institutions and their businesses. • Strong written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with senior internal and external stakeholders. Education • J.D. or other advanced degree valued but not required; equivalent relevant experience will be considered. The typical base pay range for this role is between $113K - $145K depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. This role may also be eligible for certain discretionary performance-based bonuses and/or incentive compensation. Additionally, our Total Rewards program provides colleagues with a competitive benefits package (in accordance with the eligibility requirements and respective terms of each) that includes comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, educational assistance and training programs, income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities, paid maternity and parental bonding leave, and paid vacation, sick days, and holidays. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please click the link below. MUFG Benefits Summary The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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