Impactful Policy & Government Affairs Associate

Goldman Sachs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs in Washington, DC, seeks an Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs professional to advance public policy priorities and coordinate regulatory engagement. The role involves cross-vertical collaboration and leadership on small‑business policy initiatives.

The candidate will manage data and impact metrics using Salesforce, Quorum, and Excel. The ideal applicant has a bachelor’s degree, strong advocacy experience, and proficiency with PowerPoint, Salesforce, Quorum, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of key public policy issues and challenges facing Goldman Sachs and the small business community.
• Experience in advocacy, government affairs, political campaigns, congressional offices, or related roles is preferred.
• Highly motivated, able to work independently and in teams, with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Quorum, and Salesforce.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support the firm's legislative engagement, regulatory, and small business advocacy efforts across verticals.
• Promote initiatives like 10,000 Small Business Voices to champion policy changes benefiting businesses and communities.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders in the northeastern U.S., including alumni and congressional offices.
• Collaborate with the executive office and partners to deliver events, surveys, research, and newsletters for policy initiatives.
• Prepare briefing memos and brief senior executives for engagement with policymakers in the U.S. and internationally.
• Monitor policy issues as they move through governmental bodies and assess impact on the firm.
• Organize and drive data and impact metrics management using Salesforce, Excel, Quorum, and advocacy platforms.

Skills

Public policy understanding

Advocacy experience

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Quorum

Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Goldman Sachs in Washington, DC, seeks an Office of Government and Regulatory Affairs professional to advance public policy priorities and coordinate regulatory engagement. The role involves cross-vertical collaboration and leadership on small‑business policy initiatives.

The candidate will manage data and impact metrics using Salesforce, Quorum, and Excel. The ideal applicant has a bachelor’s degree, strong advocacy experience, and proficiency with PowerPoint, Salesforce, Quorum, and Excel.