Policy Analyst

Description and Requirements

The Policy Analyst supports the Government Relations team by providing timely analysis of legislative and regulatory activity and translating complex policy developments into actionable insights. The role involves conducting in-depth research, monitoring policy trends, and producing high-quality policy briefs, executive summaries, and advocacy materials. Ideal candidates bring strong analytical, writing, and organizational skills, a passion for public policy, and, preferably, experience in the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, analyze, and synthesize federal, state, and international legislative and regulatory developments impacting insurance and investment operations; maintain accurate legislative tracking records and policy‑related databases.
• Produce clear, timely reports and written updates for internal stakeholders, including dashboards, policy summaries, and contributions to internal newsletters and briefings.
• Develop high‑quality, executive‑ready briefing materials and presentations for meetings and events with business leaders, internal partners, and external stakeholders, including handling highly confidential content.
• Support advocacy and policy teams through targeted research and drafting of policy briefs, position papers, and formal responses to public consultations and regulatory proposals.
• Attend legislative hearings, regulatory meetings, and stakeholder engagements as needed; distill discussions into concise summaries highlighting key implications, risks, and opportunities.
• Monitor policy‑relevant intelligence across traditional and digital channels, including legislative and regulatory social media activity, and summarize emerging issues and stakeholder sentiment.

Required Business Experience and Technical Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in policy analysis, government relations, or related internships/fellowships; bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and regulatory environments.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize and present complex information clearly in written and oral formats.
• Highly organized self-starter with excellent time management skills; able to work independently, anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and adapt to shifting demands.
• Proficient in technology and emerging tools, including AI applications in the public policy space; capable of producing clear, visually compelling presentations.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage professionally and effectively with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Understanding of the financial services industry.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s [1] #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").

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