State Policy Specialist

 

United Wholesale Mortgage is seeking a State Policy Specialist to join our Government Affairs team. This role involves monitoring, analyzing, and influencing state-level legislation and regulatory developments that impact the mortgage industry. The State Policy Specialist will work closely with internal stakeholders, industry partners, and government officials to advocate for policies that align with the company's objectives.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

Must Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Public Policy, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in government affairs, state policy analysis, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of state legislative processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Monitor and analyze state legislative and regulatory activities related to the mortgage industry.
• Develop and implement strategies to influence state policy decisions in alignment with company goals.
• Build and maintain relationships with state legislators, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
• Prepare policy briefs, reports, and presentations to communicate state policy developments to internal teams.
• Collaborate with the federal policy team to ensure cohesive advocacy efforts across all levels of government.
• Represent the company at industry meetings, conferences, and other relevant events.

THE PLACE & THE PERKS

Ready to join thousands of talented team members who are making the dream of home ownership possible for more Americans? It’s all happening on UWM’s campus, where our award-winning workplace packs plenty of perks and amenities that keep the atmosphere buzzing with energy and excitement.

 

It’s no wonder that out of our six pillars, People Are Our Greatest Asset is number one. It’s at the very heart of how we treat each other, our clients and our community. Whether it’s providing elite client service or continuously striving to improve, our pillars provide a pathway to a more successful personal and professional life.

 

From the team member that holds a door open to the one that helps guide your career, you’ll feel the encouragement and support on day one. No matter your race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation and ethnicity, you’ll be welcomed here. Accepted here. And empowered to Be You Here.

 

More reasons you’ll love working here include:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) after just 30 days
• Additional parental and maternity leave benefits after 12 months
• Adoption reimbursement program
• Paid volunteer hours
• Paid training and career development
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Mortgage discount and area business discounts
• Free membership to our large, state-of-the-art fitness center, including exercise classes such as yoga and Zumba, various sports leagues and a full-size basketball court
• Wellness area, including an in-house primary-care physician’s office, full-time massage therapist and hair salon 
• Gourmet cafeteria featuring homemade breakfast and lunch
• Convenience store featuring healthy grab-and-go snacks
• In-house Starbucks and Dunkin
• Indoor/outdoor café with Wi-Fi

DISCLAIMER

All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation and change. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Team members may be required to perform other or different job-related duties as requested by their team lead, subject to reasonable accommodation. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Employment with UWM is "at-will." UWM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By selecting “Apply for this job online” you provide consent to UWM to record phone call conversations between you and UWM to be used for quality control purposes.