You and Northwestern Mutual. We believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they’re just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

Our business is about helping people secure their financial futures, and that starts with putting people first – our clients, our employees and our field representatives. Northwestern Mutual is known for financial strength. We’re strong, innovative and growing. Come grow with us.

At Northwestern Mutual, we believe relationships are built on trust. That our lives and our work matter. These beliefs launched our company nearly 160 years ago. Today, they're just a few of the reasons why people choose to build careers at Northwestern Mutual.

We're strong and growing. In a company with such a long and storied history, this may be the most exciting and important time to be a part of Northwestern Mutual. We're strong, innovative and growing.

We invest in our people. We provide opportunities for employees to grow themselves, their career and in turn, our business.

We care.  We make a positive difference in our communities. Nationally, thousands have benefitted from our support of research and programs to fight childhood cancer. Each year, our Foundation, employees and financial representatives donate time, talent and financial support to causes they're passionate about.

 

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

What's the role?

The Federal Relations Leader, Washington, DC office will help foster Northwestern Mutual’s success by working to defeat or influence legislative and regulatory proposals that would adversely impact our products, distribution, or the company, and by advocating for proposals that create greater opportunity for effective financial security planning. In addition to serving as the company’s lead liaison with federal lawmakers, this individual will:

• Strategically engage home office leaders, issue experts and members of NM’s field force in advocacy efforts including meetings with Members of Congress and their staff.
• Serve as an advisor to the Company and various departments on pending legislative and regulatory proposals to ensure timely and prudent corporate action.
• Direct and oversee the activities performed by outside lobbyists and consultants retained by the company.
• Represent the Company in industry trade association meetings, conferences, and seminars to educate and communicate the impacts of various legislative and regulatory proposals.
• Oversee the Company’s grassroots engagement efforts.
• Direct the Company’s federal political giving program including budgeting and making recommendations for political action committee contributions and representing the Company at political fundraisers.

 

 

Bring Your Best! What this role needs:.

 

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of federal public policy experience as either a senior congressional staff member or advocating before Congress on behalf of a corporation, trade association, or other interest group.
• Advanced degree in law, public policy, business or similar fields preferred.
• Experience with tax law and/or the regulations and laws impacting life insurance/financial services industry preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are required, as well as the ability to work as part of a team with a diverse group of individuals, both in the public and private sectors.
• Position based locally in Washington, DC and requires frequent travel to NM’s home office in Milwaukee, WI, and occasional travel to field network offices and other industry meetings.
• Experience and/or comfort working autonomously.
• Experience thinking, planning and executing resourcefully and creatively.

 

Req ID: 8661
Position Type: Regular Full Time
Education Experience: Bachelor's Required
Employment Experience: 9+ years
Licenses/Certifications: None
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Date: 10/14/2016