Policy‑Driven Equity Research Associate

Raymond James; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raymond James in Arlington, VA seeks a Washington Policy Senior Analyst to research regulations, legislative proposals, geopolitics and macroeconomic trends and their potential impact on financial markets. Under supervision, you will analyze data, prepare written reports, and translate complex policy developments into actionable insights for investment decisions.

You will build relationships with internal clients, develop expertise in geopolitics, defense, trade, energy and supply chains, and

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of public policy experience including executive/legislative branches or related associations.
• Understanding of policy debates and ability to produce concise reports.
• Strong writing skills and understanding of legislative processes to inform markets.
• PC skills to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and emails.
• Ability to summarize and explain policies and their potential market impact.
• Organizational skills to handle interruptions and policy changes.

Responsibilities

• Use policy expertise to analyze key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn about policy areas including geopolitics, defense, trade, and energy.
• Understand legislative and regulatory processes, engage stakeholders, and assess relevance of news and data.
• Perform qualitative analysis of how public policy could affect the U.S. economy and equity markets.
• Prepare written reports detailing policy changes and their likelihood.
• Proactively seek information on potential policy decisions.
• Build effective relationships with internal clients, delivering high-quality services.
• Develop capabilities through training and external accreditation where relevant.
• Maintain understanding of technology, regulation, and industry best practices.

Skills

Policy analysis

Communication skills

Data interpretation

Investment reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in International Relations/Affairs

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Job description

Raymond James in Arlington, VA seeks a Washington Policy Senior Analyst to research regulations, legislative proposals, geopolitics and macroeconomic trends and their potential impact on financial markets. Under supervision, you will analyze data, prepare written reports, and translate complex policy developments into actionable insights for investment decisions.

You will build relationships with internal clients, develop expertise in geopolitics, defense, trade, energy and supply chains, and