Veterans United Home Loans · 1 day ago
External Affairs Manager
Greater Columbia, Missouri Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVeterans United Home Loans is seeking an External Affairs Manager to oversee state and federal regulatory affairs and public policy initiatives. The role involves managing external affairs strategies, developing relationships with government personnel, and advocating the company's interests before various regulatory and legislative bodies.
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Responsibilities
Manage and execute external affairs strategy by working closely with company business units on federal, state, and local issues of interest to the company. Work alongside state and federal government relations consultants, monitor proposed state and federal legislation and regulation for proposals relevant to the interest of the company
Develop and maintain relationships with state and federal government personnel. Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners, trade associations, and other organizations as directed
Remain knowledgeable on company and industry guidelines and processes. Keep up to date and ensure compliance on all corporate policies, rules, regulations, and laws affecting the company and managing advocacy related thereto as directed
Advocate the interests of the company, its customers, and its stakeholders before regulatory, legislative, and executive bodies and other groups as directed
Actively contribute to making the team and culture stronger by assisting with other duties as needed, excluding licensed activity
Required to travel up to 20% of the time
Qualification
Required
Required experience in government affairs, state or federal agencies, and/or congressional or state legislator staff
Strong interpersonal communications (written and verbal) and problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, thrive in a highly cooperative work setting
Understanding of internet-based performance marketing
3-5 years' experience in government affairs
Demonstrated ability to create effective presentations
Demonstrated ability to employ tact and diplomacy to foster business relations within and outside of the company
Proficient in basic computer technologies, appropriate for an internet-based company
Significant travel is required
Required to travel up to 20% of the time
Preferred
3-5 years' experience in the financial services industry preferred
Company
Veterans United Home Loans
We are committed to exceeding clients' expectations and creating an amazing experience with the VA Mortgage process by providing an abundance of information and personalized service to Veterans, military members, and their families across the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Long
CEO
Danny Tharp
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2025-12-10
2025-06-21
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