This job posting is anticipated to remain open for 30 days, from 21-May-2026. The posting may close early due to the volume of applicants. Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500 company where people come first. With over 9 million clients and 20,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, were proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns. Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging. People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career. View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report. Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating. This position is based in WASHINGTON, D.C. The Director Government Relations (Financial Planning Lobbyist) is responsible for setting and executing the firms federal and multistate advocacy strategy on financial services and banking policy. This role serves as a senior representative of the firm before Congress, federal financial regulators, state legislatures, governors offices, and state regulatory authorities. The position provides strategic counsel to executive leadership on legislative and regulatory risks and opportunities and ensures coordinated advocacy across jurisdictions. The role exercises significant independent judgment and discretion with material impact on enterprise risk, reputation, and longterm business strategy. What you'll do:Set and execute the firms overall federal and state government relations strategy related to banking, capital markets, consumer finance, and financial regulation. Serve as a senior spokesperson and representative of the firm in direct engagement with members of Congress, senior congressional staff, federal regulators, governors offices, and state legislative leadership. Anticipate and assess emerging legislative and regulatory trends; advise executive leaders on strategic implications, risks, and response options. Lead development of firm policy positions, including approval of comment letters, testimony, model legislation, and regulatory advocacy priorities. Direct and coordinate multistate advocacy efforts, including coalition strategy, preemption issues, and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions. Oversee relationships with industry trade associations, advocacy coalitions, and external lobbying firms to maximize influence and consistency. Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and business leaders to ensure advocacy positions align with enterprise strategy and risk tolerance. Guide political engagement strategies, including issue advocacy and permissible political activity, ensuring compliance with all ethics and disclosure requirements. Provide regular briefings to senior leadership and, as appropriate, the board or boardlevel committees on public policy developments. Mentor and provide strategic direction to junior government relations staff or project teams, where applicable. Lead complex, highimpact advocacy strategies with limited guidance. Influence senior government officials and regulators at the highest levels. Evaluate competing policy outcomes and recommend enterpriselevel strategies. Balance business objectives, regulatory risk, and reputational considerations. Represent the firm with credibility, confidence, and discretion in public forums. What you'll need: Bachelor's Degree in political science or economics 15 years of experience with expert knowledge of U.S. federal legislative and regulatory processes. Strong knowledge of state legislative and regulatory frameworks across multiple jurisdictions. Deep understanding of banking, financial services, capital markets, and consumer financial regulation. Knowledge of lobbying, ethics, and political activity compliance requirements. What will set you apart:Master's Degree Indepth familiarity with federal financial regulators (Federal Reserve, OCC, FDIC, CFPB, SEC)Established knowledge of state banking departments, attorneys general, and financial regulatory agencies. Advanced understanding of regulatory preemption, coordination, and multijurisdictional risk