Associate or Senior Associate, Federal Government Affairs

SIFMA currently has an open position for an Associate or Senior Associate, Federal Government Affairs in the Washington D.C. office. As a member of the broader Advocacy team, the Senior Associate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory developments that impact SIFMA’s member firms. The successful candidate must demonstrate detailed knowledge of the policy issues confronting the financial services industry before Congress and the regulatory agencies in order to act as a substantive resource for staff advisors and SIFMA member firm representatives. Likewise, the candidate must be exceptional in written and oral communication.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze federal legislative and regulatory developments impacting the capital markets and SIFMA member firms; prepare timely issue summaries, briefings, and impact analyses for internal stakeholders;
• Support the development and execution of SIFMA’s federal advocacy priorities in coordination with the Government Affairs team;
• Draft policy materials including talking points, memos, comment letters, and issue briefs for use with Congressional offices, federal regulators, and member committees;
• Assist with managing relationships with Capitol Hill, federal agencies, trade associations, and coalition partners, including tracking engagement and maintaining up-to-date contact records;
• Coordinate and support Hill meetings, briefings, and other advocacy-related events — including scheduling, logistics, participant preparation, and follow-up;
• Conduct research on legislative proposals, regulatory initiatives, Member/Committee priorities, and political dynamics to inform strategic advocacy efforts;
• Maintain internal tracking tools such as legislative trackers, policy dashboards, and project management systems; ensure information is accurate, timely, and actionable;
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership and member firms on federal policy developments;
• Support the planning and execution of policy workstreams, working groups, and member committees, including preparing agendas, materials, and meeting notes; and
• Collaborate with internal teams across Research, Communications, and Member Engagement to ensure alignment on policy messaging and member outreach.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university;
• Knowledge of (and preferably a minimum of 3 years’ experience in) regulation, capital markets, or public policy areas;
• Strong understanding of the federal legislative and regulatory process, key committees, and relevant financial services policy issues (or interest/ability to learn quickly);
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to clearly synthesize complex policy topics for a range of audiences;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with the ability to quickly learn, assess and provide creative solutions to complex issues;
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with Congressional staff, policymakers, senior executives, and member firms;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and deadline-driven execution;
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working in a very dynamic environment, with rapidly changing priorities;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with legislative tracking tools preferred;
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment; and
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support a wide range of projects as needed.

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s nearly 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation, and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Eligible to work remotely (up to 2 days per week)
• Mobile Subsidy

Salary range: $70,000 - $75,000

How to apply:

SIFMA is currently conducting virtual interviews. Although the SIFMA offices are currently open, the individual hired may start remote and will transition to working in the office at a future date. Please apply directly via our Careers site or send your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@sifma.org and indicate “Associate, Federal Government Affairs” in the subject line of your email.
SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000