Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Regulatory Policy

Branch Financial, LLC • Columbus, OH

5d • $109,900 - $157,000 • Remote

About The Position

Branch is seeking a Senior Manager, Government Affairs and Regulatory Policy to protect and grow its digital insurance business by monitoring and influencing legislation and regulation affecting its operations. The role works closely with legal, product, and compliance teams to identify regulatory developments early and incorporate them into business decisions. It is an individual-contributor position with substantial autonomy; the role does not manage employees but may direct outside lobbyists or consultants. The position reports to the Vice President, Head of Legal and Government Affairs.

The successful candidate will build Branch’s regulatory strategy, develop relationships with regulators and other policymakers in states where Branch operates, and represent the company at national industry meetings. The work includes analyzing and explaining laws and regulations, supporting product filings, preparing advocacy materials, advising senior leaders about regulatory risks and opportunities, and traveling to meet with regulators, legislators, and industry partners. Branch is remote-first and prefers candidates in Ohio, while considering candidates in the listed states. Applicants must already be authorized to work full-time in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• About 5 years of experience in government affairs, regulatory affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a closely related field.
• Track record of independently owning a regulatory or legislative portfolio with material business stakes.
• Solid understanding of legislatures, regulatory agencies, and rulemaking.
• Strong writing and speaking skills, including the ability to draft comment letters, deliver testimony, and brief executives.
• Ability to build relationships with regulators, legislators, and trade groups across the political spectrum.
• Willingness to register as a lobbyist where required and to travel when needed.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; employment visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• Insurance industry experience, especially relationships with regulators and work on rate, form, or regulatory advocacy.
• Experience at a state department of insurance or another state agency.
• Familiarity with personal lines property and casualty insurance.
• Experience advising product, underwriting, or compliance teams on regulatory issues.
• Law degree or policy-related graduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Track legislation, rulemaking, and market-conduct developments that could affect Branch’s ability to operate and grow, and help the business prepare for them.
• Build relationships with regulators, legislators, legislative staff, and trade associations that shape the rules governing Branch and its affiliates.
• Plan and lead proactive outreach to state insurance regulators regarding new products and lines of business, including selecting states and contacts, preparing presentations, and following up.
• Represent Branch and its affiliates in industry coalitions and working groups, and help shape the company’s positions on pending legislation and regulation.
• Analyze proposed and enacted laws and regulations and translate them into practical guidance for legal, product, underwriting, compliance, and claims teams.
• Write comment letters, position papers, and testimony, and present Branch’s positions in regulatory and legislative settings.
• Support product-team rate, form, and regulatory filings by explaining relevant legislative and regulatory context, joining regulator calls, and tracking state status.
• Register as a lobbyist where required and remain current on lobbying and ethics rules.
• Manage outside lobbyists, consultants, or advisers engaged to support specific issues or markets.
• Flag regulatory risks and opportunities to the Head of Legal and Government Affairs and other senior leaders, explaining their business implications.
• Travel to national industry meetings, conferences, and state insurance departments to meet with regulators, legislators, and industry partners.

Benefits

• Above-market salary.
• Pay equity and transparency.
• Remote-first work arrangement, work-from-home setup support, and monthly internet support; access to a Columbus headquarters.
• Flexible time off, with $1,000 toward a vacation after the first year.
• Employee stock options for full-time employees.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) with contribution matching.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior