[Hiring] Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs @XYPN

Role Description

XYPN is a leading voice for independent, fee-only financial planners, advocating for modernized regulation that elevates fiduciary financial planning, separates sales from advice, protects investors, and reduces unnecessary burdens on small advisory firms.

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
• 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 educational opportunities for both regulators and members.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, securities regulation, or financial services advocacy
• 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 skills
• Comfort operating both strategically and operationally
• Strong track record of managing high-stakes policy issues
• Legally authorized to live and work in the United States without present or future need for sponsorship

Requirements

• Develop and maintain XYPN’s advocacy and policy roadmap
• Partner with the Managing Director and Executive Team to shape advocacy priorities
• Develop consistent channels for gathering member feedback
• Coordinate member-facing communications regarding advocacy initiatives
• Develop and deliver educational sessions for legislators, regulators, and industry groups
• Draft policy positions and supporting materials
• Lead execution of advocacy activity in individual states and with the SEC
• Represent XYPN in meetings with state and SEC regulatory staff
• Attend industry conferences and regulatory events

Benefits

• $120,000 - 162,600 annually
• 100%- employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Unlimited vacation days with a minimum of 3 weeks required
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) with match
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Health insurance with employer contribution
• Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options
• Pet insurance availability
• Health Savings & Flex Spending Accounts available
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage
• Up to $150/month for financial planner costs
• $2000/year for professional development
• $250/quarter for personal wellness
• $500 donation to a non-profit organization of your choice for volunteering
• Sabbatical program with cash bonus and extra time off
• Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare
• Various Gym discounts
• Company-owned laptop computer provided