Chief State Regulatory Strategy & Policy Officer

Northwestern Mutual; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 220,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Concierge service

Comprehensive benefits

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee seeks a seasoned executive to lead regulatory and state relations, guiding lobbying, policy development, and regulator engagement with state authorities, the NAIC, and industry groups. The Vice President will serve as the senior advisor to the CEO and senior leaders on state regulatory risks and opportunities, shaping enterprise policy and advocacy.

This role oversees staff and partners, sets priorities, and ensures alignment across legal, compliance, product,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years in regulatory affairs, government relations, public policy, or similar leadership role within insurance/financial services.
• Deep expertise in state insurance regulatory frameworks, state legislative processes, regulator engagement, NAIC processes, multi-state regulatory initiatives.
• Proven track record of influencing policy at state and national levels.
• Ability to operate at enterprise leadership level and advise senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize issues and develop and implement lobbying, regulatory, and advocacy strategies.
• Advise CEO and senior leaders on priority state regulatory matters and emerging risks.
• Establish and lead the enterprise's state regulatory strategy and respond to regulatory change.
• Oversee state legislative strategy and staff to achieve company objectives.
• Identify, analyze, and prioritize state regulatory issues with cross-functional collaboration.
• Represent the company at NAIC and industry meetings and foster key relationships.
• Communicate updates on legislative developments and recommended actions to stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment of state regulatory positions with federal policy stances and enterprise processes.
• Travel frequently to state capitals, DC, regulator meetings, and industry events to build relationships.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Executive Advisory Capability

Negotiation & Communication

Problem-Solving

Industry Insight

Enterprise Collaboration

Relationship Leadership

Travel Availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in political science, Business Administration, Law, Public Policy, or a related field

Master's degree, JD, or other advanced degree preferred

Job description

Northwestern Mutual in Milwaukee seeks a seasoned executive to lead regulatory and state relations, guiding lobbying, policy development, and regulator engagement with state authorities, the NAIC, and industry groups. The Vice President will serve as the senior advisor to the CEO and senior leaders on state regulatory risks and opportunities, shaping enterprise policy and advocacy.

This role oversees staff and partners, sets priorities, and ensures alignment across legal, compliance, product,