The incumbent will collaborate in the development and implementation of MBA's strategy on legislative, regulatory, and industry issues as well as serve as a resource to MBA's Public Policy and Industry Relations Group and MBA members. Working closely with MBA staff, members, and mortgage banking experts, the incumbent will assist in the development and implementation of MBA policy on residential mortgage issues. Such efforts will include research and analysis, contact with MBA members and other industry stakeholders, 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 Group leadership.

As necessary, the incumbent will assist in advocating MBA positions with appropriate policymakers and representatives from a wide variety of real estate, financial services, and other organizations. Advocacy work will include preparing policy/advocacy materials and participating in certain policy briefings and discussions.

The incumbent's time will be spent working directly with a number of senior staff in the Public Policy and Industry Relations Group on various assignments.

Primary Responsibilities:

Researches, tracks and analyzes current and emerging issues as well as proposed laws and regulations affecting the mortgage banking industry. Proposes policy positions to MBA member committees and other MBA staff, as necessary.
Assists the Policy team with the analysis, development and communication of policy positions, especially as they pertain to federal regulatory issues.
Drafts regulatory comment letters, briefing materials, congressional testimony, and other official MBA correspondence and documents to assure the achievement of the Association's goals and policies.
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.
Assists members of the Policy team in the management of projects and MBA committees, including working groups, task forces, and other groups as directed.
Prepares and routinely updates MBA issue papers, Web content and other policy documents. Works closely with MBA staff and Association members to assure that MBA's positions are accurately articulated in such papers.
Drafts talking points and other briefing materials as directed.

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

Specifications:
Undergraduate and Juris Doctorate degrees required. Five or more years of experience practicing law and/or working in the financial service industry, related trade association and/or government oversight of the industry, with some specific knowledge of the mortgage banking industry preferred.

Must be adept at mastering complex policy issues, have exceptional written and oral communication skills, and be well-organized with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

For position details, go to our website www.mortgagebankers.org or email lpatton@mortgagebankers.org.

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