Corporate Vice President, State Governmental Affairs Lobbyist

New York Life Insurance Co•Remote, any

4d•$119,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a proactive team player for the Office of Governmental Affairs who will engage in policy education and advocacy activities with state legislatures and insurance regulators on behalf of New York Life. This position will report to the Vice President, Head of State Governmental Affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for consulting with New York Life’s business experts and state and federal governmental affairs colleagues, as well as relevant trade associations and coalitions, to develop and implement advocacy strategies to achieve legislative and regulatory outcomes that are favorable to the interests of New York Life and its clients. Join the Office of Governmental Affairs, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s response to the regulatory landscape that impacts New York Life, our agents and our policy owners. By monitoring legislative and regulatory activity, crafting strategic responses and engaging directly with policymakers, you can influence public policy decisions that affect everything from product design to client interactions. Collaborate with a dedicated team and subject matter experts across the company to ensure informed policy priorities and safeguard the future of New York Life.

Requirements

5-7 years’ experience in a legislative, regulatory or governmental affairs environment.
Insurance industry and state government experience strongly preferred.
Proven record of successful, strategic engagement with policymakers, including demonstrated strong advocacy skills and ability to develop meaningful relationships with public policymakers.
Knowledge of and experience with insurance-related public policy issues.
Ability to analyze and summarize legislative and regulatory proposals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including comfort with significant writing responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with senior NYL executives and public officials.
Bachelor’s degree prefer, Relevant advanced degree, including a law degree, is preferred.
Willingness to travel to NAIC meetings, Washington D.C, and key states when needed.
Given the nature of the role, candidate should live within a commutable distance of Sacramento or New York City.

Nice To Haves

Insurance industry and state government experience strongly preferred.
Relevant advanced degree, including a law degree, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Build and sustain relationships with governors’ offices, legislators, and regulators; lead direct advocacy with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, state insurance departments, and state legislatures.
Provide strategic leadership on assigned issue areas and key states; analyze legislative, regulatory and public policy environment; proactively provide timely substantive and political analysis, updates and memos on related developments.
Shape and advance NYL’s agenda by working closely with senior NYL executives and the governmental affairs team to formulate the company’s position and implement NYL’s legislative and regulatory strategy.
Lead engagement with trade associations, peer companies, external lobbyists, and coalitions on complex policy issues to ensure NYL’s agenda is prioritized
Collaborate with other members of the governmental affairs team on priority issues and tasks.