Director, Governmental Affairs - Hancock Whitney : Job Details

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Job Summary: Provides strategic leadership for the bank's governmental and legislative affairs program. Defines and directs advocacy initiatives to shape public policy and regulatory outcomes that support the bank's long-term goals. Builds and sustains high-level relationships with legislators, government agencies, and industry associations to ensure the bank's voice is effectively represented.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide government affairs strategy.
• Serve as the bank's primary representative to elected officials and policy organizations.
• Set advocacy priorities in coordination with executive leadership and legal counsel.
• Oversee engagement with trade associations, lobbying firms, and grassroots networks.
• Oversee the bank's political action committee (PAC) activity and governance.
• Guide internal alignment on legislative initiatives and external policy messaging.
• Manage compliance with lobbying disclosure laws and ethical standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required; JD or Master's degree in Political Science, Law, Public Policy, Economics, or a related field strongly preferred.
• 12+ years in public affairs, government relations, or senior legal/policy roles.
• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes in banking and finance.
• Proven executive presence and political acumen.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines
• Ability to lift/move/carry approximately 20 pounds if required to perform the essential job functions. If the employee is unable to lift/move/carry this weight and can be accommodated without causing the department/division an undue hardship then the employee must be accommodated; hence omitting lifting/moving/carrying as a physical requirement.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or history of disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, disabled veteran, or other protected characteristics as required by federal, state and local laws.