Program Assistant, Regulatory Affairs

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.

Position Description

The Institute is currently seeking a Program Assistant to join our Regulatory Affairs team. They will be responsible for a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Arrange meetings and appointments and maintain the Managing Director’s calendar.
• Coordinate domestic and international travel, including transportation, lodging, dining, and visa support.
• Prepare detailed travel itineraries and assist with expense reconciliation and submission.
• Liaise with Membership before and after travel to ensure alignment and follow-up.
• Provide administrative support for committee and working group activities, including maintaining accurate member lists, organizing meetings and calls, and preparing agendas, presentations, and notes.
• Draft and review correspondence and documents for grammar, formatting, and clarity.
• Greet visitors, answer calls, and maintain organized filing systems.
• Provide support for research and general office tasks.
• Assist with meeting and event logistics, including managing records in the membership database, compiling invitation lists, processing registrations, coordinating with event staff, and assembling materials.
• Maintain and update contact information in the membership database, ensuring accuracy and proper formatting, and participate in user group meetings to stay current on best practices.
• Support research and publication efforts by compiling data, generating charts and tables, updating the website, and assembling briefing packets.

Requirements

• College degree required.
• At least two years of work-related experience.
• Strong command of the English language with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High degree of professionalism, strong attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate and act with tact, judgment, and energy.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Office and database software’s.

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.