Government & Regulatory Affairs Associate — Policy & Strategy

Goldman Sachs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in San Francisco/Los Angeles is seeking a proactive policy professional for the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs. The role supports legislative engagement, regulatory advocacy, and small-business initiatives while guiding senior leaders on policy engagement with policymakers.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree, strong public-policy knowledge, and excellent communication skills to work independently or in teams across the western U.S.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of public policy issues affecting Goldman Sachs and small business.
• Experience in advocacy, government affairs, political work, or related roles is a plus.
• High energy, ownership mindset, and ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support legislative engagement, regulatory, and small business advocacy efforts.
• Establish Goldman Sachs as a thought leader in financial services and small business policy.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders in the western U.S. and with alumni networks.
• Collaborate to deliver events, surveys, research, and newsletters informing policy initiatives.
• Prepare briefing memos and brief senior executives for engagement with policymakers.
• Monitor policy issues as they advance through government bodies and assess impact.

Skills

Public policy understanding

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Quorum

Salesforce

Job description

Goldman Sachs in San Francisco/Los Angeles is seeking a proactive policy professional for the Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs. The role supports legislative engagement, regulatory advocacy, and small-business initiatives while guiding senior leaders on policy engagement with policymakers.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree, strong public-policy knowledge, and excellent communication skills to work independently or in teams across the western U.S.