Intern, Government Affairs

MFA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

MFA in Washington, DC is seeking an Intern, Government Affairs for the 2026-2027 academic year in a hybrid arrangement. Session I runs Sept 22–Nov 19, 2026, and Session II runs Jan 6–Apr 8, 2027, with in-office attendance Tue–Thu and flexible hours 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

You will monitor hearings, draft policy updates for MFA members, and participate in weekly Policy team meetings, culminating in a capstone intern research project.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program (business, politics, or public policy preferred).
• Able to commit to both sessions (Session I: Sept 22–Nov 19, 2026; Session II: Jan 6–Apr 8, 2027).
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours/week with in-office attendance Tue, Wed, Thu in Washington, DC.
• Strong interest in financial services policy and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and summarize Congressional hearings, agency meetings, and think tank policy events.
• Assist in drafting communications to MFA members and provide real-time legislative updates.
• Participate in weekly Policy team meetings and MFA committee events.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Office

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in business/public policy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position title: Intern, Government Affairs

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Reports to: Vice President, U.S Government Affairs

Program Duration:

This internship spans the full 2026-2027 academic year and is divided into two sessions:

• Session I: September 22 - November 19, 2026
• Session II: January 6 - April 8, 2027

Company background:

Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.

• Monitor and compose summaries of Congressional hearings, agency meetings, and think tank policy events.
• Monitor and compose summaries of Congressional hearings, agency meetings, and think tank policy events.
• Monitor recently introduced legislation as well as track progress of existing bills.
• Assist in the drafting of communications to MFA membership, including real-time legislative updates, analysis to MFA members, and MFA website updates.
• Participate in weekly Policy team meetings, in addition to any other relevant MFA committee events.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. Business, politics, and/or public policy programs are preferred.
• Able to commit to both sessions is preferred (Session I: September 22 - November 19, 2026, and Session II: January 6 - April 8, 2027)
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week, with required in-office attendance in the Washington DC office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and optional remote work on Monday and Friday. Daily hours are flexible within MFA's 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. business hours.
• Possess a strong interest in the financial services industry, as well as financial services policies in the U.S.
• Possess strong time management abilities and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.