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Chief Corporate Affairs Officer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, energy, and technology, at levels from vice president to chief officer, with specializations in government relations, corporate communications, and stakeholder engagement. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
-
Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
- AbbVie42
- Northeastern University37
- AstraZeneca34
- Apple20
- Meta18
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services20
- Education18
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals17
- Medical Devices3
- Energy2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief corporate affairs officer jobs.
- Fifteen or more years of progressive experience in corporate affairs, government relations, or communications
- Demonstrated experience leading corporate communications and public affairs strategy at an enterprise level
- Deep expertise in regulatory affairs, public policy advocacy, and legislative engagement
- Experience managing investor relations, ESG reporting, or sustainability strategy for a publicly traded company
- Advanced degree in public policy, law, communications, business administration, or a related field
- Proven ability to manage crisis communications and reputational risk at a senior executive level
Tips for Your Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Job Search
Align your resume to board-level accountability
Chief corporate affairs officer roles require demonstrating direct influence on executive leadership and board committees. Reframe past achievements around enterprise-wide impact, policy outcomes, and reputational risk management rather than departmental deliverables or team size alone.
Highlight cross-functional leadership across silos
Hiring committees want candidates who have coordinated legal, communications, government relations, and investor relations teams simultaneously. Make sure your resume shows moments where you unified competing priorities across those functions under a single strategic narrative.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief corporate affairs officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without sorting through unrelated results.
Target organizations navigating regulatory or reputational inflection points
Companies undergoing mergers, IPOs, regulatory investigations, or significant ESG scrutiny hire most urgently for this role. Filter your search toward those contexts, since your ability to manage complexity during transitions is exactly what those employers are evaluating.
Prepare a stakeholder mapping example for interviews
Interviewers at the C-suite and board level will push you to describe how you identify, prioritize, and communicate with diverse stakeholder groups. Arrive with a concrete, structured example that shows your methodology, not just the outcome you achieved.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
At this seniority, the reporting structure, budget authority, and access to the CEO matter as much as pay. During offer discussions, clarify whether the role reports directly to the CEO, what functions fall under your purview, and how performance will be measured in year one.
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief corporate affairs officers?
The most active employers for chief corporate affairs officers right now are AbbVie, Northeastern University, and AstraZeneca, and the most openings are in California, Massachusetts, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in heavily regulated industries such as energy, financial services, and healthcare.
How many chief corporate affairs officer jobs are remote?
About 79% of chief corporate affairs officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and board-facing nature of the role. Functions like internal communications strategy and policy research tend to offer more location flexibility, while stakeholder engagement and government relations work typically requires consistent in-person presence.
How do you become a chief corporate affairs officer?
Most chief corporate affairs officers build their path through progressive leadership roles across government relations, corporate communications, or public policy, typically spending years heading a major function before moving into the combined role. An advanced degree in law, public policy, or business strengthens candidacy, as does a record of leading organizations through regulatory change, reputational challenges, or significant public scrutiny at the enterprise level.
Can you get hired as a chief corporate affairs officer without direct experience at the C-suite level?
It is possible to transition into this role from a senior vice president or functional head position if you can demonstrate that you have operated with C-suite visibility and board exposure in your current work. Focus on examples where you shaped corporate strategy, managed cross-functional crises, or briefed executive leadership directly, since those signal readiness for the full scope of the chief corporate affairs officer role even without the exact title.
What does the chief corporate affairs officer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a screening conversation with a senior HR leader or executive search partner, followed by a structured interview with the CEO or chief of staff, and then a panel that may include board members, the general counsel, and heads of investor relations or communications. Candidates are often asked to present a strategic framework for corporate affairs or walk through a past crisis they managed, so expect to prepare a substantive case study alongside your personal narrative.
Where can I find and apply to chief corporate affairs officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief corporate affairs officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that fit your background and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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