Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs

Director Of Policy And Regulatory AffairsXYPN is the only turnkey advice and planning platform that makes it possible for fee-only financial advisors to build the independent firm of their dreams with complete autonomy. We do this through ongoing advocacy and access to education and training, curated technology, compliance support, community, and back-office and client support services. This is an opportunity to join a company on a mission to help others—and you—live your best lives. XYPN is a leading voice for independent, fee-only financial planners, and advocates for modernized regulation that elevates fiduciary financial planning, separates sales from advice, protects investors, and reduces unnecessary burdens on small advisory firms. With a network of more than 2,200 fee-only financial planners and experience registering more than 2,000 investment advisers nationwide, we support firms across all 50 states and the SEC, giving us unique insight into the regulatory and operational challenges faced by independent RIAs operating across multiple jurisdictions. As XYPN's Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, you'll translate that expertise into meaningful advocacy and regulatory influence. You'll work closely with our Managing Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs to shape and execute XYPN's advocacy roadmap, leading efforts to monitor State & federal regulatory developments, develop policy positions, build relationships with regulators, and advance strategic engagement on issues impacting members. You'll drive engagement in relevant State and SEC rule-making, preparing comment letters on proposed regulation, representing XYPN in meetings and hearings, and developing and facilitating educational opportunities for both regulators and members. Through this work, you'll help shape a regulatory environment that better supports fiduciary financial planning and independent advisory firms. We only hire in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MN, MT, NE, NC and TX.

What You'll Bring To The Table:(If you think, "I only meet 80% of these qualifications," still apply!)5+ years of relevant experience in public policy, regulatory affairs, government relations, securities regulation, or financial services advocacy, including experience tracking, analyzing, and responding to state and/or federal regulatory developments. Proven ability to independently analyze and summarize complex securities legislation and regulatory proposals. Excellent written communication skills with experience drafting white papers, policy briefs, and comment letters. Familiarity with administrative rulemaking processes, public comment procedures, regulatory hearings, and policy engagement strategies. Strong understanding of the securities and financial services regulatory framework governing investment advisers. Strong relationship management, with the ability to build credibility across regulators, members, and industry partners Comfort operating both strategically and operationally, from shaping advocacy priorities to executing day-to-day policy work Strong track record of managing high-stakes policy issues and building relationships with financial regulators at the state and federal level Legally authorized to live and work in the United States without present or future need for sponsorship. What Would Make Us Drool: JD or legal background, particularly related to securities laws and related rules and regulations Experience working directly with RIAs, state securities regulators, NASAA, or the SECExisting relationships within the state securities regulatory community or industry advocacy organizations Experience representing an organization during rule-making proceedings, hearings, or formal regulatory engagement efforts Proficiency with regulatory tracking tools like GovHawk, Quorum, or Lexis State Net. Proven ability to influence or shape policy outcomes through advocacy, coalition-building, or regulator engagement Experience developing educational programming or training for regulators, industry professionals, or member organizations Background working within a membership organization, trade association, or advocacy-focused environment Strong understanding of the operational realities and compliance challenges facing independent RIAsExperience coordinating cross-functional advocacy or policy communication efforts across multiple stakeholder groupsXYPN welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g., children, caring for disabled or elderly family). We encourage applications from minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants