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

The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• A flexible hybrid work schedule – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays in the office
• Competitive benefits and paid time off
• Paid family and disability leave
• 401(k) plan, including employer match (100% vested)
• Educational and professional development financial assistance
• Employee referral bonus program

About Us

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.