Associate or Senior Associate, Federal Government Affairs

SIFMA•Washington, DC

8d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to support a wide range of projects as needed

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
Collaborate with internal teams across Research, Communications, and Member Engagement to ensure alignment on policy messaging and member outreach