Regulatory and Government Affairs - Director (Remote - DC)

Overview

The Regulatory and Government Affairs team is seeking a Director to support the organization’s engagement with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This role offers direct exposure to the regulatory and policy landscape shaping the global credit rating industry, with opportunities to engage externally on meaningful policy issues.

This position will serve as the primary Washington, DC-based representative for day-to-day regulatory and policy engagement activities.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring

  • Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting credit rating agencies and the broader financial services sector.
  • Track emerging regulatory trends and assess potential implications for the organization and the credit markets.

• Policy Research and Analysis

  • Conduct research and draft analyses on key policy areas including capital markets regulation, financial stability initiatives, artificial intelligence and emerging technology developments, and credit ratings oversight.
  • Prepare internal memoranda, issue summaries, briefing materials, and talking points for senior leadership.

• Stakeholder Engagement

  • Support engagement with regulators, trade associations, policymakers, and industry participants.
  • Serve as the primary Washington, DC-based representative for day-to-day regulatory and policy engagement activities.
  • Strengthen and expand presence within the DC regulatory and policy community through relationship development and participation in industry events and discussions.
  • Participate in industry conferences, policy roundtables, consultations, and external meetings.
  • Coordinate responses to regulatory consultations and industry initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Analytical teams to support consistent and informed policy messaging.
  • Provide regulatory and policy insights to internal stakeholders across the organization.

• Special Projects

  • Contribute to strategic initiatives related to regulatory developments, public policy priorities, and industry trends.
  • Assist with projects involving regulatory coordination and external engagement efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 6–8 years of experience in financial regulation, government affairs, public policy, legislative affairs, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory and legislative processes.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues clearly and accurately.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with legislative tracking tools, regulatory databases, or financial market research platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and productivity enhancement is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (annual base): $160,000 - $200,000
  • Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

Location

• Remote (DC)

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.