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PRACTICE AREAS: Regulatory & Government Relations 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: 5+ years of public policy experience with established ability to manage multiple priorities and demanding work environment. Effective policy professional with demonstrated experience in advocacy before Congress and regulatory agencies. Experience working in or with Congress and/or a federal regulatory agency; private sector experience as part of a government affairs team is a plus. Ability to deliver effective counsel to senior leaders. Ability to thrive in a large, complex and matrix organizational structure. Ability to provide leadership and inspiration to other highly talented individuals. Team player adaptable to diverse group of colleagues, internal business clients, and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively to identify and pursue strategic business objectives. Ability to handle multiple tasks, take on new responsibilities and prioritize work in a dynamic, deadline intensive environment. Ability to interpret and apply law and regulation in a practical, hands-on, commonsense manner. Ability to gain credibility, manage expectations, and develop strong working relationships with colleagues and business clients; convey clear advice to clients. High energy, team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong communication skills in a business setting, both written and verbal, including PowerPoint proficiency. #J-18808-Ljbffr American Express

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