What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director – Federal Government Affairs position at American Express?
PRACTICE AREAS : Regulatory & Government Relations
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JOB TYPE : In-House Company : American Express
Position : Director – Federal Government Affairs
Location : Washington, DC Campus
Description :
You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.
With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.
At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.
Join Team Amex and let’s lead the way together.
General Counsel’s Organization :
Where great minds influence global business strategy.
Our mission is to protect and strengthen American Express through legal expertise and strategic advice that helps our business partners manage risk, identify opportunities, and deliver on the company’s promise of exceptional products and services. Given the dynamic nature of the global payments industry and the valued partnership between our team and the business, we see it as imperative to attract and develop talented people by :
- Providing rich work experiences and opportunities for professional development.
- Recognizing and rewarding those who drive and deliver results.
- Respecting and valuing diversity, integrity, and personal accountability.
Role & Responsibilities :
Help propel your team and its business partners to success.
The Global Government Affairs team at American Express represents the Company’s perspective on public policy issues before legislative bodies, and executive and regulatory agencies around the world. This position is responsible for managing issues on behalf of the Company with federal government officials in the U.S.
This position is responsible for managing key public policy issue areas on behalf of the Company, with a particular focus on financial services and payments related issues. The role will coordinate internally with relevant business units and the General Counsel’s Organization (GCO) to analyze the impact of policy proposals and develop the strategy to advocate the Company’s position on those issues. The role will support team initiatives such as executive support, policy issue write-ups and miscellaneous projects. Externally, the individual in this position will be expected to articulate the Company’s position to a range of stakeholders including, but not limited to, Congress (particularly the House Financial Services and Senate Banking Committees), trade associations, regulatory agencies (such as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Reserve), and consumer advocacy organizations.
Minimum Requirements :
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