Lobbyist - Office of Government Affairs
A career at New York Life offers many opportunities.
To be part of a growing and successful business.
To reach your full potential, whatever your specialty.
Above all, to make a difference in the world by helping people achieve financial security.
It's a career journey you can be proud of, and you'll find plenty of support along the way.
Our development programs range from skill-building to management training, and we value our diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices can be heard.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and service, supported by our Foundation.
It all adds up to a rewarding career at a company where doing right by our customers is part of who we are, as a mutual company without outside shareholders.
We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses Be Good At Life.
To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.
NewYorkLife.
com.
We are seeking to hire a self-starter for the Office of Governmental Affairs, who will support and engage in policy education and advocacy activities with Congress and federal agencies on behalf of New York Life.
The position will cover issues such as disability insurance, federal insurance regulation, systemic risk regulation, derivatives, and other issues as assigned.
This position will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of Federal Governmental Affairs, Julie Herwig.
This role will be based in Washington, DC 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 strategies for achieving legislative and regulatory outcomes that are favorable to the interests of New York Life and its policyholders.
Key
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain contact with members of Congress and staff, as well as individuals within the relevant federal agencies and other related organizations.
Working closely NYL executives and the governmental affairs team, help develop and implement NYL's legislative and regulatory strategy and agenda on assigned issues.
Provide analysis, updates and briefing papers on developments related to assigned issue areas.
Advocate before congressional offices and federal agencies, as appropriate, on assigned issue areas.
Engage with major trade associations, other lobbyists and coalitions on assigned issues.
Attend PAC events and provide input into the strategy related to New York Life's PAC budget and candidate disbursements.
Assist other members of the government affairs team on priority issues.
Essential Requirements and
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of government affairs experience.
Knowledge of insurance preferred.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong writing abilities and comfort with significant writing responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with senior NYL executives and public officials.
Undergraduate degree.
Law degree or other relevant advanced degree is desirable.
EOE M/F/D/VIf you have difficulty using or interacting with any portions of this Web site due to incompatibility with an Assistive Technology, if you need the information in an alternative format, or if you have suggestions on how we can make this site more accessible, please contact us at:
(212) 576-5811.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
To be part of a growing and successful business.
To reach your full potential, whatever your specialty.
Above all, to make a difference in the world by helping people achieve financial security.
It's a career journey you can be proud of, and you'll find plenty of support along the way.
Our development programs range from skill-building to management training, and we value our diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices can be heard.
Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and service, supported by our Foundation.
It all adds up to a rewarding career at a company where doing right by our customers is part of who we are, as a mutual company without outside shareholders.
We invite you to bring your talents to New York Life, so we can continue to help families and businesses Be Good At Life.
To learn more, please visit LinkedIn, our Newsroom and the Careers page of www.
NewYorkLife.
com.
We are seeking to hire a self-starter for the Office of Governmental Affairs, who will support and engage in policy education and advocacy activities with Congress and federal agencies on behalf of New York Life.
The position will cover issues such as disability insurance, federal insurance regulation, systemic risk regulation, derivatives, and other issues as assigned.
This position will report to the Senior Vice President, Head of Federal Governmental Affairs, Julie Herwig.
This role will be based in Washington, DC 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 strategies for achieving legislative and regulatory outcomes that are favorable to the interests of New York Life and its policyholders.
Key
Responsibilities:
Establish and maintain contact with members of Congress and staff, as well as individuals within the relevant federal agencies and other related organizations.
Working closely NYL executives and the governmental affairs team, help develop and implement NYL's legislative and regulatory strategy and agenda on assigned issues.
Provide analysis, updates and briefing papers on developments related to assigned issue areas.
Advocate before congressional offices and federal agencies, as appropriate, on assigned issue areas.
Engage with major trade associations, other lobbyists and coalitions on assigned issues.
Attend PAC events and provide input into the strategy related to New York Life's PAC budget and candidate disbursements.
Assist other members of the government affairs team on priority issues.
Essential Requirements and
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of government affairs experience.
Knowledge of insurance preferred.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong writing abilities and comfort with significant writing responsibilities.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interface with senior NYL executives and public officials.
Undergraduate degree.
Law degree or other relevant advanced degree is desirable.
EOE M/F/D/VIf you have difficulty using or interacting with any portions of this Web site due to incompatibility with an Assistive Technology, if you need the information in an alternative format, or if you have suggestions on how we can make this site more accessible, please contact us at:
(212) 576-5811.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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