AVP, Government Affairs Strategy & Policy

Description and Requirements
Position: AVP, Government Affairs Strategy & Policy
Location: Washington, D.C.
Setting : Hybrid
Reports to: VP, Head of Strategy, Policy and Operations
Travel : Up to 15%
The Opportunity
The AVP, Strategy & Policy, reporting directly to the VP, Head of Strategy, Policy and Operations, will conduct research, monitor geopolitical, legislative and regulatory developments, and prepare policy and executive briefs as well as advocacy materials. This role will also proactively advise internal stakeholders and help ensure a unified approach to policy matters. This role is designed for individuals who have developed strong analytical, research, writing, and organizational skills through prior policy/legislative-related experience and who possess a deep interest in public policy, with a preference for experience in the financial services sector.
Key Responsibilities:

• Track and analyze federal, state and international legislative, regulatory, and policy developments impacting insurance and asset management operations

• Track and analyze geopolitical developments relevant for MetLife's markets, and develop insights to share with key internal business partners; support development of scenario plans where required

• Prepare and produce materials for meetings and events with business lines, internal functions, and external groups, including producing impactful and complex materials that may require confidential treatment

• Prepare complex briefing materials for executive participation in key meetings

• Work with advocacy staff on research and writing policy briefs, position papers and responses to public consultations

• Develop and manage project-related data associated with advocacy activities

• Utilize the latest AI and other digital tools in fulfilling job responsibilities in order to maximize efficiencies and deliver high-quality content in accordance with multiple deadlines

• Using all available digital tools, monitor and produce timely updates on certain social media activities for legislative and regulatory activity, and relevant stakeholder comments on policy and societal issues impacting MetLife

• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including representing MetLife when required

• Provide clear verbal and written communications

• Coordinate meetings, prepare presentations and manage policy-related databases

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in policy analysis, government relations or related internships or fellowships

• Bachelor's degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business or related field

• Experience on Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch or in a government affairs or related role

• Possess a self-starter/ownership mindset

• Familiarity with legislative processes, public policy development, and regulatory environments

• Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, look ahead, plan for contingencies, manage and prioritize concurrent tasks and follow-ups

• Deliver quality results while operating within MetLife's values and ethical standards

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Proficient technology user and adopter of emerging innovations, especially the use of AI tools in the public policy space

• Keen design skills for impactful presentations

• Excellent ability to search, organize, evaluate and present information-oral and written-on complex topics

• Superb inter-personal skills, demonstrating an ease with interacting professionally - at senior levels-within and across functional teams and with key stakeholders

• Flexibility to move between competing priorities as needed/directed

• Ability to work autonomously; effectively handle multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines appropriately

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of the financial services industry

• Self-motivated to learn more about MetLife business and proactive in personal development

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is 164,200 - 218,900. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
164,200 - 218,900
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