Senior Associate - Legal, Compliance & Government Affairs Communications

Company: New York Life Insurance Company
Location: New York
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

This position is a hybrid role in the NY Office, Tuesday - Thursday and Monday and Friday work from home.
Senior Associate, Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs Communications
Job Summary
We are seeking a Senior Associate, Legal, Compliance and Government Affairs Communications, to join our team. This individual will be responsible for developing and advancing internal and external communications initiatives for the company's Office of the General Counsel, with a particular focus on supporting the Senior Vice President and General Counsel, the Chief Compliance Officer and the Head of the Office of Governmental Affairs.
Role Responsibilities

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• As a member of the Corporate Communications team, serve as a business partner to support both external and internal communications deliverables for the Legal, Compliance and Governmental Affairs functions.
  
• Plan, coordinate, and execute on communications deliverables for the SVP and General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of the Office of Governmental Affairs.
  
• Create and execute comprehensive communication plans that effectively convey legal, compliance, and governmental affairs initiatives to both external and internal stakeholders. Raise the overall profile of the Legal, Compliance and Governmental Affairs functions among various internal stakeholders.
  
• Assist in the development of crisis communication strategies and materials to address legal, compliance and/or regulatory issues, ensuring timely and transparent communication during critical situations and helping to mitigate reputational risks.
  
• Assist in managing media inquiries and building relationships with journalists and influencers to amplify the company's government relations narratives as appropriate.
  
• Serve as a point of contact for media inquiries related to litigation, ensuring timely and accurate communication that upholds the organization's reputation as required.
  
• Design and manage campaigns to promote compliance awareness across the organization.
  
• Produce high-quality written materials, including press releases, leadership messages, internal memos, statements, articles, and talking points tailored to employees, regulatory bodies, and the public.
  
• Leverage feedback, best practices, and expertise to provide best-in-class communications support, including the testing, learning and onboarding of new GenAI capabilities.
  
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Corporate Communications, including Corporate Design, Editorial, Digital, Video/Meetings, and Employee Social Engagement.
  
  Required Qualifications
  
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  • 7-10 years of corporate communications experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 company and/or communications agency, handling both external and internal communications.
    
  • Expert and proactive client relationship manager, with experience providing advice and counsel to senior stakeholders.
    
  • Collaborative team player with executive presence and successful experience participating in high-profile cross-functional projects.
    
  • Understanding of public policy and regulatory environments.
    
  • Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
    
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
    
  • Strategic thinker with excellent writing, listening, presentation and communications skills.
    
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or related field.
    
  • Hybrid environment: Office Tuesday through Thursday, working from home Mondays and Fridays.
    
    Pay Transparency
    Salary Range: $95,000-$145,000
    Discretionary bonus eligible: Yes
    Actual base salary will be determined based on several factors but not limited to individual's experience, skills, qualifications, and job location. Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition to base salary, employees may also be eligible to participate in an incentive program.
    We provide a full package of benefits for employees - and have unique offerings for a modern workforce, including leave programs, adoption assistance, and student loan repayment programs. Based on feedback from our employees, we continue to refine and add benefits to our offering, so that you can flourish both inside and outside of work.
    Our Diversity Promise
    We believe in a diverse workforce because it is our mission to advocate for the financial security and success of people in every community. This is why diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are guiding principles that are embedded in our brand and our culture.
    Recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies, New York Life is committed to improving local communities through a culture of employee giving and volunteerism, supported by the Foundation. We're proud that due to our mutuality, we operate in the best interests of our policy owners. To learn more about career opportunities at New York Life, please visit the Careers page of www.NewYorkLife.com.
    Job Requisition ID:91246
    About NY Life Insurance Company
    Diversity & Humanity-two values that are deeply rooted in the New York Life culture and have laid the foundation for over 175 years of commitment to our employees, agents, policy owners, and the communities where we live and work. At New York Life you become a valued part of a welcoming, inclusive, and caring culture that has a long-standing legacy in stability and growth.
    As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide an environment where you can explore your career ambitions, offering opportunities to tackle meaningful challenges and stretch your skills while balancing work and life priorities.
    You are our future, and we commit to investing in you accordingly.
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    Visit our Newsroom to learn more about how our company is constantly evolving to meet our clients' and employees' needs.
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