Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

XYPN

9h•$100,000 - $142,000•Remote

About The Position

XYPN is a leading voice for independent, fee-only financial planners, and advocates for modernized regulation that elevates fiduciary financial planning, separates sales from advice, protects investors, and reduces unnecessary burdens on small advisory firms. With a network of more than 2,200 fee-only financial planners and experience registering more than 2,000 investment advisers nationwide, we support firms across all 50 states and the SEC, giving us unique insight into the regulatory and operational challenges faced by independent RIAs operating across multiple jurisdictions. As XYPN’s Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, you’ll translate that expertise into meaningful advocacy and regulatory influence. You’ll work closely with our Managing Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs to shape and execute XYPN’s advocacy roadmap, leading efforts to monitor State & federal regulatory developments, develop policy positions, build relationships with regulators, and advance strategic engagement on issues impacting members. You’ll drive engagement in relevant State and SEC rule-making, preparing comment letters on proposed regulation, representing XYPN in meetings and hearings, and developing and facilitating educational opportunities for both regulators and members. Through this work, you’ll help shape a regulatory environment that better supports fiduciary financial planning and independent advisory firms.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, securities regulation, or financial services advocacy, including experience tracking, analyzing, and responding to state and/or federal regulatory developments.
Proven ability to independently analyze and summarize complex securities legislation and regulatory proposals.
Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting white papers, policy briefs, and comment letters.
Familiarity with administrative rulemaking processes, public comment procedures, regulatory hearings, and policy engagement strategies.
Strong understanding of the securities and financial services regulatory framework governing investment advisers.
Strong relationship management, with the ability to build credibility across regulators, members, and industry partners
Comfort operating both strategically and operationally, from shaping advocacy priorities to executing day-to-day policy work
Strong track record of managing high-stakes policy issues and building relationships with financial regulators at the state and federal level
Legally authorized to live and work in the United States without present or future need for sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

JD or legal background, particularly related to securities laws and related rules and regulations
Experience working directly with RIAs, state securities regulators, NASAA, or the SEC
Existing relationships within the state securities regulatory community or industry advocacy organizations
Experience representing an organization during rule-making proceedings, hearings, or formal regulatory engagement efforts
Proficiency with regulatory tracking tools like GovHawk, Quorum, or Lexis State Net.
Proven ability to influence or shape policy outcomes through advocacy, coalition-building, or regulator engagement
Experience developing educational programming or training for regulators, industry professionals, or member organizations
Background working within a membership organization, trade association, or advocacy-focused environment
Strong understanding of the operational realities and compliance challenges facing independent RIAs
Experience coordinating cross-functional advocacy or policy communication efforts across multiple stakeholder groups

Responsibilities

Monitor for relevant regulatory developments across all 50 states and the SEC, ensuring timely awareness of new compliance issues, rule proposals, and comment periods.
Develop and maintain XYPN’s advocacy and policy roadmap, including issue tracking, prioritization, engagement status, and next steps.
Partner with the Managing Director and Executive Team to shape advocacy priorities and provide informed recommendations on engagement opportunities.
Develop a deep understanding of XYPN member firms, industry trends, and emerging regulatory issues to inform advocacy priorities and identify opportunities to influence regulation.
Develop consistent channels for gathering member feedback, case studies, and practical examples to inform XYPN’s advocacy positions.
Coordinate member-facing communications regarding advocacy initiatives, regulatory updates, and policy resources.
Partner with members to prepare for legislative or regulatory hearings, meetings with state regulators and legislators, and other advocacy opportunities, including testimony and supporting materials.
Develop and deliver educational sessions for legislators, regulators, XYPN members, and industry groups on regulatory trends, RIA business models, operational realities, and the impact of proposed regulation.
Build productive relationships with regulators, industry stakeholders, advocacy partners, and member firms to support ongoing dialogue and collaboration.
Coordinate strategic partnerships with industry associations, including IAA, FPA, NAPFA, CFP Board, and other aligned organizations.
Draft policy positions and supporting materials, including comment letters, white papers, policy briefs, issue summaries, case studies, and testimony.
Lead execution of advocacy activity in individual states, with the SEC, and with NASAA, including preparing formal responses to proposed regulations, policies, and rulemaking initiatives.
Represent XYPN in meetings with state and SEC regulatory staff, NASAA representatives, and other relevant stakeholders on advocacy and rulemaking matters.
Attend industry conferences, regulatory events, hearings, symposia, and working groups to strengthen relationships and stay engaged in evolving policy conversations.
Accountable for reporting on activity and impact related metrics ranging from: Policy issues being tracked, Comment letters submitted, Meetings with regulators, Evidenced impact on policy changes.

Benefits

100%- employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Unlimited vacation days
9 paid holidays (flexible holidays)
401(k) with match
12 weeks paid parental leave
Health insurance w/ employer contribution.
Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options.
Pet insurance availability
Health Savings & Flex Spending (Health, Limited & Dependent Care) Accounts available
Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage.
Up to $150/month to cover the cost of working with a financial planner, plus up to $500 toward the upfront fee.
$2000/year (prorated by start date) to put towards professional development
$250/quarter to spend on yourself specific to our core value of "Be Well Being You.”
$500 donated to a non-profit organization of your choice when you volunteer 40 hours within the calendar year.
Sabbatical program that includes a cash bonus and extra time off at 5, 10, and 15 years.
Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare through our internal child care program. (Subject to availability)
Various Gym discounts
Company-owned laptop computer provided (Apple Products).