DC-Based Policy & Government Affairs Associate

Goldman Sachs

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 160,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Goldman Sachs is seeking a policy-focused professional to join the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs in Washington, DC. You will collaborate across the executive office and external partners to advance the firm’s public policy agenda, supporting legislative engagement and regulatory advocacy while promoting initiatives like 10,000 Small Business Voices.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and proficiency with policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and essential tools.

Qualifications

Solid understanding of public policy issues and processes affecting finance.
Experience advocating to government bodies or in political campaigns.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Support legislative engagement, regulatory, and small business advocacy efforts.
Help establish Goldman Sachs as a thought leader through initiatives like 10,000 Small Business Voices.
Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the northeastern U.S.
Collaborate to deliver events, surveys, research, and newsletters for policy initiatives.
Prepare briefing memos and brief senior executives for policymaker engagement.
Track policy issues and analyze impact across U.S. and international bodies.
Manage data and impact metrics in Salesforce, Excel, Quorum, and advocacy platforms.