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Develops and executes the Bank’s government relations strategy by establishing the Bank’s priority on public policy issues and targets pending legislation and regulation impacting the FHLB of Dallas. To ensure that the FHLB of Dallas effectively maintains and uses its relationships with key industry stakeholders to support the Bank’s priorities and initiatives by serving as a liaison between the Bank and stakeholders including trade associations, industry coalitions and prominent state and national housing groups.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as the Bank's Government Relations Officer. Establishes, maintains and builds relationships with key Washington, D.C. and District constituencies. Spearheads educational and advocacy initiatives which target Members of Congress, congressional staff, state elected officials, trade associates and regulators. As necessary, connects the CEO and the Bank's senior managers with those in industry who can affect FHLBank business.
• Provides counsel to the executive team on appropriate policy positions and strategies concerning regulatory and legislative initiatives.
• Identifies and coordinates outreach events involving Members of Congress, member financial institutions and community partners which emphasize the Bank's positive impact in the District.
• Oversees the activities of the Bank's legislative external resources and works with the Council of FHLBanks to more effectively serve the Bank’s District.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors and/or graduate degree in business, finance, political science, real estate or other related degree.
• 5-8 years experience in the real estate finance industry, ideally in a policy, government relations or community relations position.
• Identify existing relationships and/or demonstrate knowledge of key stakeholders in the real estate finance industry including trade associations, and industry coalitions and housing groups preferred.
• Ability to independently develop and execute a strategic outreach plan to key stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work under pressure and deal effectively with all levels within the Bank.
• Superior communication, interpersonal, presentation and analytical skills.
• Extensive travel required along with the ability to work weekends and evenings when necessary to meet job duties and responsibilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the real estate finance/financial services industry required and considerable knowledge of the FHLBank System strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to utilize cognitive ability; sit and move about the office; speak, read, listen, and write; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms, climb stairs; stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This position also requires the ability to drive an automobile and fly on commercial airlines. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a temperature controlled office environment requiring little physical exertion. The noise level in the work environment is low to moderate. Mental concentration, attention to detail and computer use for extended periods of time is common. Completion of complex tasks under deadline pressure may be required. This position may, on occasion, also require evening and weekend work based on business needs. Interruptions may occur.

FHLB Dallas Offers a Professional, Inclusive Culture

FHL Bank Dallas employees are committed to and exemplify the following principles:

• Service to our members is first and foremost
• All business will be conducted honestly and ethically
• Each employee contributes to customer service by directly serving our members or supporting those who do
• Interaction with members should focus on building professional relationships and helping customers achieve their goals
• Cooperation and teamwork throughout and across all levels of FHLB Dallas are essential to its effectiveness
• Colleagues and members will be treated with the utmost respect and dignity

FHLB Dallas provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or national origin. FHLB Dallas will consider for employment all persons on an individual basis consistent with job-related criteria without regard to visible and non-visible disabilities. Equal opportunity applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, screening, hiring, compensation and training, as well as other conditions and privileges of employment.