DC-Based Policy & Government Affairs Associate

Goldman Sachs Bank AG; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Washington, DC is seeking a proactive professional for the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs to support legislative engagement and regulatory advocacy, with a focus on small business policy.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and strong communication skills; you will build relationships with policymakers and internal partners, and help organize events, surveys, and policy briefings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree required.
• Experience in advocacy, government affairs, or related roles is a plus.
• Demonstrates ownership and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Energetic, strategic thinker with strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Quorum, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Support legislative engagement, regulatory, and small business advocacy across the firm's offices.
• Help establish Goldman Sachs as a thought leader in financial services and small business policy.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the northeastern U.S.
• Collaborate to deliver events, surveys, research, and newsletters informing policy initiatives.
• Prepare briefing memos and brief senior executives for policymaker engagements.
• Monitor policy issues and assess impacts on the firm.
• Organize data and impact metrics using Salesforce, Excel, Quorum, and advocacy platforms.

Skills

Public policy

Advocacy

Stakeholder engagement

Policy research

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Quorum

Salesforce

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Quorum

Salesforce

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Washington, DC is seeking a proactive professional for the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs to support legislative engagement and regulatory advocacy, with a focus on small business policy.

The role requires an undergraduate degree and strong communication skills; you will build relationships with policymakers and internal partners, and help organize events, surveys, and policy briefings.