[Hiring] State Affairs Officer @Corebridge Financial

Role Description

Corebridge Financial is seeking an Officer of State Affairs responsible for providing strategic legislative and regulatory identification, tracking and advocacy on behalf of Corebridge Financial and its operations in the South Eastern United States. This position reports to Head of State Affairs, Corebridge Financial.

Specific Responsibilities

• Manages strategic interests in assigned states through contract lobbyists, direct advocacy, testimony, use of trade groups and coalitions, and relationships with key state policymakers.
• Lobbies state legislators and regulators.
• Tracks legislation and regulation.
• Works with member state legislative teams on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the Insurance and Financial industry.
• Prepares advocacy materials for member companies, including issue-briefs, talking points, one-pagers, comment letters, and PowerPoint presentations in coordination with other operational staff.
• Develops and presents state testimony and attends relevant hearings.
• Represents Corebridge Financial and the insurance financial services industry at intergovernmental organization meetings.
• Manages intergovernmental relationship and issues.
• Develops consensus/positions/strategy among member companies on legislative issues.
• Works with member company representatives to formulate industry-wide state strategic plans, including industry positioning and advocacy, ally and coalition development, and grassroots activities.
• Travel Requirements: ~30%, domestic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Advanced degree (MA or JD) preferred.
• 5+ years relevant experience in insurance and/or government affairs.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to self-manage while working remotely with little oversight.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain flexible in a decision-making process.
• Ability to develop persuasive policy content.
• Ability to build consensus among people with diverging views.
• Strong understanding of state regulatory process and agencies.
• Ability to understand legislative and regulatory language, how it affects the industry, and how it could/should be edited to support company and industry goals.
• Firm understanding of the working relationship and policy issues within the Insurance and Financial Industry.
• Ability to assemble and synthesize relevant facts and expert opinion to support policy arguments.
• Ability to prioritize importance of policy issues to the industry.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 24 PTO days to start.
• 9 paid holidays per calendar year.
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan with a $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus an additional 3% contribution regardless of enrollment.
• Health and Wellness: A range of medical, dental and vision insurance plans, mental health support, and wellness initiatives.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources available to all employees.
• Matching charitable donations: Corebridge matches donations to tax-exempt organizations 1:1, up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 volunteer hours annually.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $125,000 to $150,000 at the commencement of employment. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered will ultimately be dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s geographic location, skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition, the position is eligible for a discretionary bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Work Location

This position may be performed remotely and will primarily support the Southeastern region.

Company Description

Corebridge Financial helps people make some of the most meaningful decisions they’re ever going to make. We help them plan and take action to protect the future they envision, and respond to some of life’s most difficult moments through the solutions and services we provide.