Policy & Government Affairs Intern (Hybrid)

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2

Remote flexibility

Job summary

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation invites a Government Relations Intern for a 10-week summer experience in Washington, DC. You will support lawmakers, regulators, and trade associations while gaining exposure to policy research, legislative analysis, and DTCC PAC activities.

The program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders. Interns learn about financial markets, regulatory policy, and effective communications in a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science, History, Constitutional Law, Economics, Business, English Literature, or related field.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and flag relevant news, legislation, hearings, regulatory developments, and industry events affecting the financial services industry.
• Watch and summarize congressional and state legislative hearings and industry events on topics such as financial regulation, financial technology, market structure, data privacy, cybersecurity, and market resiliency.
• Support DTCC PAC activities by preparing written political updates, assisting with PAC Board presentations, and helping prepare for meetings with Members of Congress.
• Research and analyze proposed legislation for its potential impact on DTCC, and help prepare subject matter experts for congressional meetings through research, briefing memos, and related materials.
• Attend meetings with internal and external stakeholders, capture notes and follow-ups, and support internal and external communications.

Skills

Policy research

Legislative analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Written communications

PAC activities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Political Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation invites a Government Relations Intern for a 10-week summer experience in Washington, DC. You will support lawmakers, regulators, and trade associations while gaining exposure to policy research, legislative analysis, and DTCC PAC activities.

The program emphasizes hands-on work, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with leaders. Interns learn about financial markets, regulatory policy, and effective communications in a structured setting.