Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs

Position Summary

Resolution Life is seeking a Head of Government and Regulatory Affairs to shape, promote, and execute the company’s governmental and regulatory strategy in support of the company’s business objectives and growth priorities. The role will report to the Head of Legal & Compliance and will also work closely with the CEO, North America, Chief Risk Officer, Chief Legal, People & Partnerships Officer, and other senior leaders across the global business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and be accountable for Resolution Life’s government and regulatory affairs function, including developing and executing a proactive regulatory affairs strategy that supports Resolution Life’s business objectives and growth priorities.
• Develop and maintain senior relationships with regulators, policymakers, and governmental officials in the U.S. and Bermuda to promote Resolution Life’s interests.
• Partner with Growth & Value, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, Actuarial, Investments, and Operations teams to identify, monitor, and assess legislative, regulatory, supervisory, and policy developments that could affect the company.
• Serve as a senior point of coordination for regulatory relationship management, helping ensure that interactions with regulators are consistent, well-prepared, appropriately documented, and aligned across the company.
• Translate complex regulatory and legislative developments into timely, practical communications and recommendations for senior leadership, business partners, boards, and relevant committees.
• Represent Resolution Life in industry trade organizations and working groups on matters affecting the life insurance and reinsurance sectors and manage the company’s relationships with such organizations.
• Support internal governance processes for regulatory affairs, including horizon scanning, stakeholder briefings, issue tracking, and escalation of material regulatory developments.
• Ensure that senior leaders and internal stakeholders are appropriately briefed before regulatory or industry engagements, including with respect to key messages, background materials, and follow-up actions.
• Perform other duties as required.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; law degree, public policy degree or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, government affairs or public policy role, including experience working with or in governmental bodies, regulatory agencies, trade associations, or highly regulated financial services organizations.
• Strong understanding of regulatory processes, legislative and policy development, and supervisory engagement, preferably with experience in the life insurance / reinsurance sector.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement results-driven advocacy strategies and to build credibility with regulators, policymakers, industry organizations, and senior internal stakeholders.
• Excellent judgment and ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex regulatory, legislative, and policy matters to individuals at every level of the company.
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-level briefings, regulatory communications, and concise summaries of complex developments.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high degree of attention to detail, effectively prioritize and manage competing demands, and meet deadlines in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience engaging with Bermuda, and U.S. federal and state regulators.
• Experience with NAIC, ACLI, BILTIR, or other insurance industry trade associations, committees, or working groups.
• Knowledge of regulatory issues affecting life insurers and reinsurers, including capital, solvency, investments, risk management, and reinsurance matters.
• Ability to operate as a strategic advisor, external representative, and a hands-on executive who drives priorities while ensuring disciplined execution, follow-through, and stakeholder alignment.

Location

West Chester, PA, New York, NY. (#Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office), Washington, D.C- #Remote

Critical Skills

• Customer Focused: Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
• Critical Thinking: Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
• Team Mentality: Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
• Business Acumen: Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
• Learning Agility: Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.