Public Policy Lead

Job Title: Public Policy Lead

Corporate Title: SVP

Location: Paris

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Location Overview:

Based in the 8th arrondissement and within the Parisian Golden Triangle, our beautiful Art-Deco era office benefits from luxury modern workspaces, an abundance of natural light and is easily accessible by public transport.

The Team :

Based in several locations in Europe and internationally, the public policy team provides considerable exposure to senior executives inside and outside the bank.

Role Description:

You will be the Public Policy Lead (Head of public policy for France) based in Paris.

You will be required to support and represent the company’s business objectives in France primarily and in the EU - you will be part of the International Public Policy team.

You will report to the International Head of Public Policy.

Responsibilities:

• You will be responsible for policy analysis and advocacy for our Legal entiry based in Paris and, in collaboration with the est of the team, for the EMEA region. Additionally,
• You will support our country executive for France and partner with the local management team in engaging with French policy makers, regulators, government officials and stakeholders.
• You will represent the firm in the local trade associations and in think tanks and other organisations that are relevant to the company's business in France and in Europe.
• You will develop and maintain relationships and engage with external stakeholders and you will prepare executive level presentation and analysis for senior leaders of the company.
• You will contribute to a range of advocacy efforts across the EMEA region that impact the firm and work closely with the other members of the public policy team based in Brussels and in the rest of EMEA and partner extensively with our public policy colleagues in APAC and in the US

What we are looking for:

• Proven and extensive experience in policy, public sector, government entity, regulator, trade associations, financial services institution, consultancy or related role.

• A developed portfolio of contacts of French public stakeholders. For both the financial services and in the broader policy arena is desirable.

• Fluent in English and French, both written and orally is mandatory. Knowledge of an additional language would be desirable.
• Solid grasp of French institutional and decision-making process is sought. Similar knowledge of the EU institutional framework is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple issues.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills is a prerequisite. An ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

France

• Competitive retirement plan in addition to State plans
• Mandatory Medical Plan provided by the bank as a top-up to Social Security health benefits for you and your family.
• Employees and family members can receive free health advice 24/7 through a range of English and French speaking medical providers
• Life and disability insurance
• Time Savings Account (‘CET’) to save some of your leave days, cash them out or use them later
• Reimbursement of 50% of your commuter pass
• Nursery scheme for children under age 3
• Works council benefits
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering with local charities
• Opportunity to receive free entry to arts exhibitions sponsored by Bank of America in Paris

Bank of America:

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.