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Role Description

KBRA’s Regulatory and Government Affairs team is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to support the firm’s engagement with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in conversations at the intersection of financial regulation, capital markets, and public policy.

• Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring: Track and summarize relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting credit rating agencies and the broader financial services sector.
• Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and draft analyses on key policy areas such as capital markets regulation, financial stability, ESG disclosure frameworks, and credit ratings oversight.
• Briefing Materials: Prepare policy briefs, internal memoranda, issue summaries, and talking points for senior leadership ahead of meetings with regulators, trade associations, and policymakers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support and participate in preparation for policy roundtables, industry consultations, and conferences involving government or regulatory representatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across KBRA including Legal, Compliance, and Communications to maintain consistent and informed policy messaging.
• Special Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives related to regulatory trends, public policy priorities, and global coordination efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in financial regulation, public policy, or government affairs.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively 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 general productivity is a plus.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office.
• 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.

Salary Range

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.