State Affairs Officer

State Affairs Officer

Who we are

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. We do this through our broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products, offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. We provide solutions for a brighter future through our client centered service, breadth of product expertise, deep distribution relationships, and outstanding team of hardworking and passionate employees.

Get to know the business

Life and Retirement is a unique franchise that brings together a broad portfolio of life insurance, retirement and institutional products offered through an extensive, multichannel distribution network. It holds longstanding, leading market positions in many of the markets it serves in the U.S,

Corebridge Financial Global Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Government Affairs department is comprised of attorneys and other professionals providing high quality advisory and transactional support with integrity and objectivity across all parts of the organization. The team ensures an operating environment that minimizes legal, regulatory and reputational risks and complies with all laws and regulations and Corebridge Financial policies & procedures. This is a global, diverse and award-winning team that has been recognized for its leadership and innovative solutions. You will also be able to participate in Corebridge Financial award-winning pro bono program.

About the role

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 North Eastern United States. This position reports to Head of State Affairs, Corebridge Financial.

This position can be open to remote work, but candidate must reside on the east coast.

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.

What you need to know:

• 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.

What our employees like most about working for Corebridge Financial Life & Retirement

• We care about your professional development. Our career progression program will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills, strengthen your productivity and be eligible to progressively advance to positions with an increased responsibility and increased compensation. 
• Our “Giving Back” policy is at the core of our daily operations and guides our future progress. Don’t believe us?  We put our money where our mouth is! Corebridge Financial will give you up to 16 hours a year paid time off to volunteer in the community.
• Our people are our most important asset therefore we provide a generous benefits plan and competitive pay.

Benefit package includes

• Paid Time Off Corebridge Financial recognizes the importance of work life balance). We offer 24 PTO days to start. YES, 24!
• 17 paid holidays per calendar year. 
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan which will be HARD TO BEAT. Our 401K - $1 for $1 match up to 6% with immediate vesting, plus Corebridge Financial automatically contributes an additional 3% into your 401K regardless of if you enroll or not.

For positions based in New York, the base salary range is $120,000-$159,200 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we're proud to offer a range of competitive benefits, a summary of which can be viewed here: Benefits Overview.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Corebridge Financial, Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates are committed to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and its policies and procedures reflect this commitment. We provide equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, gender expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected categories such as sexual orientation. At Corebridge Financial, we believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our future and our mission – creating a foundation for a creative workplace that leads to innovation, growth, and profitability. Through a wide variety of programs and initiatives, we invest in each employee, seeking to ensure that our people are not only respected as individuals, but also truly valued for their unique perspectives.

To learn more please visit: www.corebridgefinancial.com

Corebridge Financial is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants and employees with physical or mental disabilities.  If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to complete any part of the application or hiring process, please send an email to TalentandInclusion@corebridgefinancial.com.   Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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