Intern, Regulatory Affairs

MFA; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

MFA, based in Washington, DC, offers a Spring 2027 Intern, U.S. Regulatory Affairs. Hybrid role in Washington, DC, with in-office Tues–Thu and optional remote Mon/Fri, requiring 20+ hours weekly.

You will review regulatory developments, draft summaries, and participate in Policy team meetings, culminating in a capstone research project. Ideal candidates are law or public policy students with strong written and verbal communication, teamwork, and MS Office proficiency, and an interest in U.S.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a law program or undergraduate/graduate business, politics, and/or public policy program.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Able to commit to both sessions is preferred (Session I: Sept 22–Nov 19, 2026, and Session II: Jan 6–Apr 8, 2027).
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week, with in-office attendance in Washington DC on Tue, Wed, Thu; remote Mon/Fri.
• Some prior academic or work experience in tax preferred.
• Strong interest in financial services industry and U.S. tax policies.
• Demonstrated teamwork, reliability, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review developments in regulation of financial markets and taxation of asset management firms.
• Prepare summaries and analyses of legislation, regulations, guidance, and case law.
• Participate in weekly Policy team meetings and MFA Committee events.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Self-motivation

Education

Law student

Public policy student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position title: Intern, U.S Regulatory Affairs

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Reports to: Vice President & Senior Counsel, Regulatory Affairs

Program Duration:

This internship is for Spring 2027

• Session II: January 6 – April 8, 2027

Company background:

MFA, based in Washington, DC, New York, 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, 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’s member firms collectively manage a diverse group 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 over time.

• Assist the regulatory affairs team to review current developments in the regulation of financial markets and taxation of asset management firms.
• Assist with preparing summaries and analyses of legislation, proposed regulations, administrative guidance, and case law.
• Participate in weekly Policy team meetings, in addition to other relevant MFA Committee events.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a law program or undergraduate/graduate business, politics, and/or public policy program.
• Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• 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.
• Some prior academic or work experience in tax preferred.
• Possess a strong interest in the financial services industry, as well as financial and tax policies in the U.S.
• 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.