Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Public Policy, the incumbent will lead the development and implementation of MBA’s strategy on a discrete portfolio of legislative, regulatory and industry issues and serve as a resource to Association members. Working closely with MBA staff, Association members and mortgage banking experts, the incumbent may also assist in the development and implementation of MBA policy on residential mortgage issues in other staff portfolios. Such assistance will include research and analysis, contact with Association members and other interested trade associations, as well as general assignments to support the development of MBA policy positions. In addition, the incumbent will help manage MBA member committees and working groups, special projects and miscellaneous assignments in the advocacy/policy arena as directed by the Associate Vice President of Public Policy or Senior Vice President of Government Affairs.
As necessary, the incumbent will advocate MBA positions with appropriate federal and state policymakers and representatives from a wide variety of real estate, financial services and other organizations. Advocacy work will include the preparation and regular update of policy materials and a wide variety of other communication materials.
The ideal candidate will have background knowledge and experience working with regulatory issues in the mortgage loan origination and servicing arenas.
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Researches, tracks and analyzes current and emerging issues as well as proposed laws and regulations affecting the mortgage banking and real estate finance industry. Proposes policy positions to MBA member committees and other MBA staff, as necessary.
2. Assists the Associate Vice President of Public Policy and sometimes other members of the policy team with the analysis, development and communication of policy positions.
3. Drafts Congressional testimony, comment letters, official MBA correspondence and other documents to assure the achievement of the Association’s goals and policies.
4. Prepares written communication for Association members updating them on legislative, regulatory and industry issues. Manages, maintains and disseminates reports and other information as received from federal agencies and the Congress.
5. Prepares and routinely updates MBA issue papers, Web content and other policy documents, and works closely with MBA staff and Association members to assure that MBA’s positions are accurately articulated in such papers.
6. Drafts talking points and other briefing materials as directed.
7. Assists in developing content for certain MBA conferences and CampusMBA classes and events. Some travel anticipated for MBA conferences.
NOTE: Incumbent will devote time for the position, as necessary, to “lobbying activities” as defined under Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007.
Specifications:
Undergraduate degree required and Juris Doctorate degree preferred (consideration given to other advanced degree and/or legal experience in lieu of J.D). Ten years of related experience in the financial service industry, trade association and/or government oversight of the industry required, with some specific knowledge of mortgage banking, especially regulatory issues and loan servicing. Relevant graduate degree(s) may be used to offset some of the direct work experience requirements.
Must have exceptional written and strong oral communication skills as well as superior organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.