State Affairs Manager at Pontera

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience working with regulators and elected officials in the financial services or fintech space
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (public policy, political science, etc.) or equivalent practical experience
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong track record of managing high-stakes policy issues and building relationships with financial regulators at both the state and local level
  • Ability to operate cross-functionally in a way that enables you to manage internal and external processes and stakeholders
  • Willingness to travel 4-8 days per month
  • Preferred: understanding of financial technology and/or investment advice

Responsibilities

  • Implement Pontera’s state policy strategy, working cross-functionally with senior leaders across our policy, legal, marketing and sales teams
  • Develop a strong understanding of business priorities and regulatory and legislative trends to inform our strategy and engagement
  • Provide guidance and insight to leadership and sales team regarding state regulatory and policy talking points
  • Provide demonstrations and trainings to state securities commissions, ensuring they understand how Pontera works and protects retirement savers
  • Representing Pontera with third party advocates to influence local policy makers at the state government level to advance regulatory strategy

Skills

Public Policy
Government Relations
State Securities Regulation
Regulatory Affairs
Stakeholder Management
Policy Strategy
Legislative Analysis
Cross-functional Collaboration
Regulatory Compliance
Public Speaking

Pontera

Platform for managing retirement accounts

About Pontera

Pontera offers a platform for financial advisors to manage and monitor their clients' 401k and retirement accounts, allowing for a cohesive approach to wealth planning. The platform focuses on active management, which has been shown to increase returns by an average of 3.3% per year, net of fees. Pontera operates on a subscription model, generating revenue from financial advisors who use the service to enhance client outcomes. The company's goal is to improve client satisfaction and retention by providing valuable tools for managing retirement assets.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$147.3MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Hybrid Work Options
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Equity
Food Perks

Risks

Expansion into a large NYC office could lead to unsustainable operational costs.
Dependency on large clients like Stifel poses risks if partnerships underperform.
Rapid growth and funding may pressure Pontera into strategic missteps.

Differentiation

Pontera allows advisors to manage clients' held-away accounts, enhancing holistic wealth planning.
The platform boasts an average 3.3% annual return increase, net of fees, for clients.
Pontera integrates seamlessly with existing portfolio management tools, improving financial outcomes.

Upsides

Pontera's partnership with Stifel expands its reach to over 200,000 clients.
The $60 million funding round supports Pontera's growth and platform enhancements.
Pontera's expansion into a larger NYC office indicates strong business growth.

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