Head of Public Policy Engagement (US)

Work Location:

Washington, District de Columbia, États-Unis d'Amérique

Hours

40

Pay Details

200,000 - 280,000 USD

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Line Of Business

Communications

Job Description

The Head of Public Policy Engagement leads the development, and management of federal regulatory policy positioning for TD in the US. This role involves tracking regulatory policy developments at the federal level, analyzing implications for TD's lines of business, and shaping advocacy strategies to advance the bank's interest. The Head of Public Policy Engagement interfaces with senior TD executives, to ensure consistent understanding of how regulation is evolving. The Head of Public Policy Engagement writes and updates position papers, inform messaging, and work with the broader government affairs team to prioritize issues. This role is part of TD Corporate and Public Affairs function.

Depth & Scope

• Provides people management leadership by hiring the best talent, setting goals, developing staff, managing employee performance and compensation decisions, promoting teamwork and handling any/all disciplinary actions, as required
• Develops a comprehensive public policy strategy that anticipates federal regulatory and legislative trends
• In coordination with the Head of Government Relations, helps represent the institution's interest in discussions with, regulators, central banks, and trade associations
• Monitors global legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical developments affecting financial services, including banking, capital markets, digital assets, and ESG
• Provides expert analyst and strategic advice to the senior leadership on, regulatory, and policy risk and opportunities
• Represents the organization in public forums, and policy-related events
• Coordinates with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Lines of Business, and the rest of CAPA) to ensure cohesive policy responses and advocacy
• Engages with trade associations, think tanks, and industry coalitions to shape industry-wide responses and build consensus
• Leads and mentors a high-performing public policy engagement team and manage external advisors as needed
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in political science, Law, Public Policy or related field
• 10 years of relevant experience in public policy, government affairs, or a related field, preferably within or alongside the financial service industry
• Deep understanding of global financial regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, Dodd-Frank, AML, ESG regulation)
• Established network across regulatory and policy-making bodies at the regional and national levels
• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and communications skills
• Proven ability to manage complex, cross-border policy portfolios in a highly regulated environment
  
  

Customer Accountabilities

• Understands and supports the Banks Customer Service Strategy
• Considers the impact of advice and decisions on the well-being of the Bank, as well as its customers, its employees and stakeholders
• Provides the highest level of Customer service when dealing with internal partners, vendors or our Customers - WOW at every opportunity
• Leads, coaches and models quality service delivery at every interaction
• Supports the ongoing improvement of the partner/Customer experience
  
  

Employee/Team Accountabilities

• Sets appropriate context for the business unit/function to enable optimal performance and alignment to strategy
• Supports the creation of goals and objectives for the business unit/function; Communicates those goals and objectives to the team
• Builds capability support / executes plans to acquire, develop and retain the diverse teams with the skills and experience necessary to realize on current and future business strategies
• Role models behaviors consistent with TD's leadership profile, customer and employee experience agendas and risk and control culture
• Creates an extraordinary place to work advance and sustain a unique, inclusive culture that reflects TD's diversity agenda, and creates an extraordinary employee experience
• Leads, coaches and develops a highly effective team by ensuring ongoing training and performance and development management
  
  

Physical Requirements

Never: 0%; Occasional: 1-33%; Frequent: 34-66%; Continuous: 67-100%

• Domestic Travel – Frequent
• International Travel – Occasional
• Performing sedentary work – Continuous
• Performing multiple tasks – Continuous
• Operating standard office equipment - Continuous
• Responding quickly to sounds – Occasional
• Sitting – Continuous
• Standing – Occasional
• Walking – Occasional
• Moving safely in confined spaces – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (under 25 lbs.) – Occasional
• Lifting/Carrying (over 25 lbs.) – Never
• Squatting – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Kneeling – Never
• Crawling – Never
• Climbing – Never
• Reaching overhead – Never
• Reaching forward – Occasional
• Pushing – Never
• Pulling – Never
• Twisting – Never
• Concentrating for long periods of time – Continuous
• Applying common sense to deal with problems involving standardized situations – Continuous
• Reading, writing and comprehending instructions – Continuous
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing – Continuous
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.

Who We Are

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package

Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes base salary and variable compensation/incentive awards (e.g., eligibility for cash and/or equity incentive awards, generally through participation in an incentive plan) and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off (including Vacation PTO, Flex PTO, and Holiday PTO), banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition. Learn more

Additional Information

We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding

We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process

We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation

TD Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need accommodations to complete the application process, please email TD Bank US Workplace Accommodations Program at USWAPTDO@td.com. Include your full name, best way to reach you and the accommodation needed to assist you with the applicant process.