Regulatory and Government Affairs - Associate Director (NY / Remote - DC)

KBRA’s Regulatory and Government Affairs team is seeking a highly motivated Associate Director to support the firm’s engagement with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in conversations at the intersection of financial regulation, capital markets, and public policy.

The Associate Director will assist in monitoring regulatory and legislative developments, conducting policy research, and preparing materials for internal and external audiences. This position is ideal for candidates who have studied Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Finance, or a related field and who have demonstrated experience in applying their research and analytical skills to real-world regulatory and policy issues.

• Regulatory and Legislative Monitoring: Track and summarize relevant legislative, regulatory, and policy developments affecting credit rating agencies and the broader financial services sector.
• Policy Research and Analysis: Conduct in-depth research and draft analyses on key policy areas such as capital markets regulation, financial stability, ESG disclosure frameworks, and credit ratings oversight.
• Briefing Materials: Prepare policy briefs, internal memoranda, issue summaries, and talking points for senior leadership ahead of meetings with regulators, trade associations, and policymakers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Support and participate in preparation for policy roundtables, industry consultations, and conferences involving government or regulatory representatives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across KBRA including Legal, Compliance, and Communications to maintain consistent and informed policy messaging.
• Special Projects: Contribute to strategic initiatives related to regulatory trends, public policy priorities, and global coordination efforts.

You will be successful in this role if you possess:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum four years of experience in financial regulation, public policy, or government affairs.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex policy issues clearly and accurately.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with legislative tracking tools, regulatory databases, or financial market research platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT for research, data insights, and general productivity is a plus.

What You will Gain:

• Direct exposure to the regulatory and policy landscape shaping the global credit rating industry.
• Opportunities to work with KBRA’s experienced regulatory and government affairs professionals on meaningful policy issues.
• Insight into how a leading credit rating agency engages with regulators, legislators, and industry bodies.
• A deep understanding of how regulatory policy impacts capital markets and credit analysis.
• Skill development in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• A collaborative and mission-driven culture that values independence, integrity, and analytical excellence.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000 - $150,000. Offer amounts are determined by factors such as experience, skills, geography, and other job-related factors.

KBRA is a full-service credit rating agency registered in the U.S., the EU and the UK, and is designated to provide structured finance ratings in Canada. KBRA’s ratings can be used by investors for regulatory capital purposes in multiple jurisdictions.

KBRA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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