Policy & Enforcement Advisor - Financial Institutions

Virginia State Corporation Commission; Richmond (VA); Híbrido; USD 102.000 - 134.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia State Corporation Commission seeks a Policy & Enforcement Advisor for the Bureau of Financial Institutions. The role reports to the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and offers hybrid telework, plus opportunities for training and professional development.

Responsibilities include guiding senior staff on policy development, monitoring regulatory changes, drafting proposals, and coordinating with CSBS/NASCUS. Strong leadership and legal/regulatory knowledge are essential.

Formación

• 8+ years of professional experience in public policy research and analysis.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing financial institutions.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to articulate policy options clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Provide guidance to the Commissioner and senior BFI staff on regulatory policies and procedures.
• Monitor regulatory developments at state and federal level; assess impact on SCC, BFI, and industry.
• Draft legislative proposals, regulations, interpretive letters, and advisory bulletins.
• Coordinate with CSBS and NASCUS on BFI accreditation activities.
• Manage enforcement actions with SCC General Counsel and BFI teams.

Conocimientos

Strong written and oral communication

Leadership

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor

Descripción del empleo

Starting Salary Range: $101,504 - $134,451

The State Corporation Commission (SCC) seeks an experienced leader and subject matter expert to serve as Policy & Enforcement Advisor for its Bureau of Financial Institutions (BFI). This newly created role will report directly to the Commissioner of Financial Institutions. This role offers a hybrid telework schedule as well as training and professional development opportunities.

• Provide guidance to the Commissioner of Financial Institutions and other senior BFI staff in the development and implementation of regulatory policies and procedures
• Monitor state and federal regulatory and legislative developments to assess impact on the SCC, BFI, and financial service industries in Virginia
• Conduct research on novel financial products/services and other issues that impact market conduct in Virginia
• Draft legislative proposals, regulations, interpretive letters, and advisory bulletins
• Participate in legislative meetings, studies, and work groups
• Serve as a resource to industry groups, consumer groups, other regulatory agencies, professional associations, and BFI staff regarding Virginia statutes, regulations, and BFI guidance documents
• Coordinate BFI’s Accreditation program activities with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) and the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS)
• Manage, in coordination with the SCC’s Office of General Counsel and BFI’s supervision teams, enforcement actions against financial institutions for violations of laws and/or regulations
• Perform related work as required

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 or more years of professional experience in public policy research and analysis
• Experience in depository and/or non-depository financial institutions or in the regulation of these institutions is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting, political science, public administration, law, or a related field
• Graduation from an accredited law school (Juris Doctor) and admission to the Virginia state bar is a plus
• Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing financial institutions, commercial law, administrative law, and applicable procedural rules and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of legislative processes, policy analysis and research techniques, and the principles of data analysis
• Ability to navigate comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related dynamics while maintaining an appropriate level of awareness and sensitivity to the political considerations of their work
• Strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate policy options and positions on complex issues
• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate the work of staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, business leaders, legislators, government officials, and other stakeholders