The Corporate Responsibility (CR) department mission is to advance a stronger, more durable and safe financial system and an inclusive economy and society for clients, customers and communities around the world. The department includes sub-departments focused on policy advocacy and lobbying, philanthropy, sustainability, impact finance, community engagement and data analysis and research.

Global Government Relations (GGR) is housed within Corporate Responsibility and is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive policy, regulatory and advocacy strategy on behalf of JPMorgan Chase. This includes engaging in balanced advocacy with regulators and policymakers, understanding and providing thought leadership on how policies affect the firm’s clients and economic growth overall, and governing internal coordination among regions and lines of business on global regulatory reform issues.

As a State Government Relations Manager, you will be a part of State and Local Government Relations (SGR) team that monitors legislative activities, analyzes policy and political trends, educates state and local public officials on issues of shared interest, collaborates with the firm’s lines of business and clients about emerging issues, and develops, supports and promotes the advancement of public policy priorities impacting the firm and our clients.

The position is located in Sacramento and reports to the West Region Director of State and Local Government Relations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Represent JPMorgan Chase & Co. with state and local government officials in CA, AK, and HI. 
• Identify and influencing state or local legislative proposals that would impact JPMC. 
• Identify proactive legislative and public policy opportunities at the state and local level. 
• Manage state bankers associations, contract lobbyists and national organizations, as assigned. 
• Manage regional Political Action Committee (PAC) budgets. 
• Understand the governmental and political environment within assigned region. 
• Keep management apprised of political and legislative environment. 
• Coordinate with Corporate Responsibility colleagues to identify, develop and leverage opportunities to engage with government officials regarding the firm’s growing philanthropic initiatives and market expansion efforts, including our Racial Equity Commitment.
• Collaborate on strategy with Market Leadership Teams, regional communications colleagues, Business Resource Groups and other internal stakeholders within assigned region.
• Support senior executives in market on government facing priorities.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strong and effective lobbying experience.
• Exceptional relationships and understanding of politics and state and local legislative process. 
• Strong understanding of financial services and business issues. 
• Impeccable integrity. 
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. 
• Proven strong work ethic. 
• Graduate degree or equivalent experience preferred. 
• 10 years of total relevant experience.