Director Insurance and NBFI Regulation and Policy

Company Overview

The Institute of International Finance (IIF) is the global association of the financial industry, with about 400 member firms from more than 60 countries. The IIF provides its members with innovative research, unparalleled global advocacy, and access to leading industry events that leverage its influential network. Its mission is to support the financial industry in the prudent management of risks; to develop sound industry practices; and to advocate for regulatory, financial, and economic policies that are in the broad interests of its members and foster global financial stability and sustainable economic growth.

Description

IIF is seeking an experienced Director of Insurance and NBFI (Non-bank financial intermediation) Regulation and Policy. This role brings together policy research, regulatory engagement and advocacy, and collaboration with insurers and non-banks to influence how global standards are shaped and applied across these sectors. Our efforts promote a risk-based, proportionate, and effective regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of the (re)insurance industry. Key areas of focus include prudential standards (including capital), systemic risk, recovery and resolution, climate-related risks, as well as governance, market conduct, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze major global and regional insurance regulatory initiatives, including those from the IAIS, EIOPA, UK PRA, US NAIC, OSFI, and other relevant supervisory authorities. Similarly, in the NBFI space, initiatives from the FSB, IOSCO and other relevant bodies.
• Monitor broader financial regulatory developments from institutions such as the Basel Committee, European Commission, EBA, ECB SSM, US SEC, Federal Reserve, and OCC, with a focus on their implications for the (re)insurance and non-bank sectors.
• Draft policy briefings and reports, background documents, industry consultation responses, and consensus statements for IIF member institutions and internal use.
• Provide timely and expert-level regulatory and policy advice to members, regulators, trade associations, and other key stakeholders.
• Lead and facilitate meetings of IIF’s Insurance and NBFI Regulatory Committees, working and other cross-sectoral groups to develop and reflect consensus industry positions.
• Organize and coordinate working group sessions, high-level policy dialogues, and insurance-focused events—including managing logistics, communications, and meeting materials.
• Develop publications, social media updates, and engage with media outlets in order to carry out advocacy and communications efforts on behalf of the industry.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration on insurance-related topics such as digital transformation, climate risk, systemic risk, capital standards, and recovery and resolution.

Requirements:

• Graduate degree in finance, risk, law, economics, international studies or another relevant discipline from a leading university
• At least ten years of professional experience in the financial sector, the regulatory/supervisory community or a trade association are required, with a significant portion of those in the insurance industry.
• Strong current network of relationships in the industry and regulatory communities for insurance and non-banks.
• Deep understanding of international insurance regulatory frameworks, current reform agendas, and supervisory trends.

Work Environment

IIF is pleased to provide its staff with a hybrid work environment: staff members are currently required to work in the office in Washington, DC, Tuesdays through Thursdays but have the option of working remotely on Mondays and Fridays

Equal Opportunity Statement

IIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Past and present military service personnel are encouraged to apply.

Salary Range Disclaimer

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. IIF considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

While base pay is an integral part of our total compensation package, we also place a strong emphasis on providing comprehensive benefits to recognize and support our employees’ contributions, alongside our performance-based bonus program.

Benefits - Health, Work-life Balance & Wellbeing

We offer and contribute towards a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and the company’s 401K plan. To help you recharge, you will receive 15 days (prorated based on hire date) for annual leave and 1.25 days per month for sick leave (which is the equivalent of 3 weeks each per year). The amount of annual leave increases the longer you are at IIF. Plus, we normally observe the major national holidays in the countries where we operate.