Forbright Bank

Vice President, Public Affairs – Corporate Impact

Forbright Bank

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Chevy ChaseMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Develop and execute a Community Impact strategy to advance the Bank’s objectives in alignment with Forbright’s:
  • Mission and brand
  • Sustainability goals
  • CRA goals
  • Manage and deepen relations with key external partners including: philanthropic/non-profit organizations, and industry groups to advance the Bank’s objectives
  • Engage with local and national partners to develop structured programs with measurable impact on communities/individuals and identify and evaluate new philanthropic/non-profit partnerships and programs to advance Bank objectives and increase Forbright’s presence in the community
  • Support the Bank's sustainability strategy, including goal setting, tracking, and performance management.
  • Lead the development and publication of the Bank’s annual Sustainability Report, including cross-functional coordination, data validation, and alignment with disclosure frameworks (e.g., SASB, TCFD)
  • Support external positioning of Forbright’s community impact and sustainability efforts through key communications,, including reports, talking points, FAQs, briefing documents aligned with brand goals.
  • Partner with the CRA Officer and HR to integrate donations and sustainability objectives with CRA initiatives.
  • Monitor evolving sustainability regulatory frameworks, voluntary disclosure standards (e.g., SASB, TCFD), and industry trends to inform strategy and ensure compliance readiness.
  • Plan and facilitate quarterly financial literacy workshops with community partners in alignment with Bank’s sustainability and CRA goals
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in a similar position required
  • Experience with crisis communications, issues management, and, ideally, change management required
  • Familiarity with the financial services or sustainability sectors and understanding of evolving trends in banking are preferred
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Outstanding problem-solving and time management skills
  • Self-motivated, self-directed, and results-oriented
  • Adaptable and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Can work independently and within a team; solution-oriented with a collaborative approach
Benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • 4 weeks PTO
  • 401k + company match
  • Metro SmartTrip benefits ($50/mo)
  • Remote or hybrid work schedules for most positions
  • Incentives for purchasing solar panels, electric vehicles, biking to work, etc.
  • Paid subscriptions to Veterans Compost, Capital Bikeshare, Imperfect Foods reimbursement, and more!
  • Best Workplaces for Commuters 2023 & 2024 winner
  • The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2023, 2024, and 2025 winner
  • American Banker Best Banks to Work For 2023 winner
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
crisis communicationsissues managementchange managementfinancial literacydata validationperformance managementgoal settingsustainability strategycommunity impact strategyphilanthropic partnerships
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailproblem-solvingtime managementself-motivatedadaptabilitycollaboration
Certifications
Bachelor’s DegreeMBA