AVP, CREF Policy

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SUMMARY

Serves as a lead staff resource on public policy and member engagement relating to commercial real estate finance. With direction from the Vice President, Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) Policy and members, develops, writes, and disseminates MBA policy positions and analyses on regulatory, legislative, and other public policy matters of importance to MBA's CMF membership. Serves as staff lead to selected groups of MBA CREF members, organizing virtual and in-person meetings and events.

Manages activities related to commercial regulatory issues and advances and promotes MBA views and positions before policy makers. Develops, prepares, and distributes action plans, member and industry communications, and progress reports. Serves as a subject matter expert in CREF issue areas, such as bank portfolio lending, capital markets, life company or other financial services. Manages and advises member groups/committees, serving as the primary MBA contact to assigned member constituencies.

With strategic oversight provided by the Vice President of CREF Policy, serves in a role that facilitates the retention and engagement of commercial/multifamily members, including preparing communications to members, identifying industry trends, issues and concerns, and managing forums and roundtable meetings for the various sectors in the C/MF membership.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will work to further the interests of MBA CREF members, including in the development of public policy positions, advocacy and member engagement activities, including but not limited to the following:

1. Direct the management and development of public policy to promote favorable results and outcomes for commercial/multifamily members, effectuating positive outcomes that assist members in conducting their business. Develop strategy and lead on proposed legislation, regulations, and guidance by gathering industry views through appropriate committees and working groups for incumbent's assigned issues. Develop and prepare MBA positions and action plans for favorable resolution of issues. Monitor and prepare reports on the development of policy matters.

2. Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with key industry leaders at MBA member firms, including officials at depositories and other organizations.

3. Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with key individuals within federal agencies, including officials at banking regulators, the SEC, Treasury, and other appropriate agencies. Manage relationships with other trade and industry groups as appropriate.

4. Review and provide substantive interpretive analyses on regulatory matters, including proposed and final rulemakings. Review and provide substantive interpretive analyses on legislative language, evaluating the procedural and financial impact of legislative proposals.

5. Prepare position papers, comment letters, testimony, talking points and other advocacy materials.

6. Create succinct and cogent communications to MBA member audiences on the range of policy matters impacting CMF finance. Keep abreast of developments relating to CMF finance, reviewing industry publications, attending meetings and conferences, and interfacing with MBA members and the industry.

7. Lead efforts to create, enhance and increase CMF member engagement among bank and other member constituencies and sectors, and among different functional roles within member companies, including organizing, developing, and preparing member-relevant agendas for CMF forums, webinars, etc. Manage member-related aspects of these meetings including speakers, facilitators, schedules, and rosters to achieve maximum member participation and satisfaction.

8. Create, prepare, and deliver written communications to members informing them of MBA activities and engagement activities. Present MBA CMF value proposition to member constituencies, at various member meetings. Partner with other MBA departments in the development and delivery of member value to C/MF members.

9. Manage and support projects and CMF committees, work groups, task forces, and other groups as directed, enlisting member participation and forging consensus.

10. Assist and work with MBA staff in planning the content and structure of MBA's CMF conferences, meetings, educational events, and other programs as appropriate. Recommend subject matter experts as speakers as appropriate.

11. Perform other related duties as assigned.

12. Work effectively across MBA CMF department and across MBA departments in furtherance of the responsibilities of the position and furtherance of MBA's mission.

NOTE: Incumbent will devote time for the position, as necessary, to "lobbying activities" as defined under Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.

SPECIFICATION:

Graduate degree in law, business, finance, or public policy preferred. A minimum of 10 years' experience is required. Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills required. Ability to shepherd public policy and industry positions to a consensus among, at times, competing viewpoints is a must. Knowledge of commercial real estate finance, the banking system and regulatory considerations strongly desired.

Must be adept at mastering complex policy and industry issues. Must have exceptional written and oral communication skills, superior attention to detail, and be well organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Must be a strong writer with the ability to both analyze and synthesize complex issues. Experience in industry, policy organization or trade association a plus. Candidate should be able to think strategically, "see the bigger picture," while simultaneously paying attention to details. Candidate also should have a collaborative, team-oriented working style.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

The current recruitment range for this role is $175,000 to 181,000.

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