Senior Fellow, Financial Services and Insurance Policy

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Conduct research and compose policy papers, opinion pieces, blog entries, regulatory comments, and other timely analyses.

• Tackle topics such as credit card regulations, consumer credit, fintech, property and casualty insurance, capital formation, housing accessibility and affordability, as well as financial fraud prevention.

• Provide briefings to congressional staff, regulators, legislators, and stakeholders regarding banking legislation and policy matters.

• Engage with national and local media on topics like open banking and other policy discussions.

• Plan, organize, and convey high-quality, credible, and timely research initiatives.

• Modify policy, engagement, and communication strategies in response to legislative and regulatory changes.

• Collaborate with Government Affairs and Communications teams to identify and engage target demographics.

• Participate in conferences, media appearances, policymaker briefings, and other relevant engagements.

• Report directly to the Policy Director for Finance and Insurance.

⛳️ Requirements

• In-depth subject matter expertise in financial services legislative and regulatory policy.

• Proficiency in insurance and/or housing policy is highly preferred.

• Excellent writing and editing capabilities for both short- and long-form content.

• Outstanding communication skills, with experience in interactions with legislators and regulators.

• Willingness to engage in public speaking and/or appear on camera; experience with social media or other creative platforms is advantageous.

• Capacity to deliver strategic, research-supported policy insights and synthesize them through legislative analysis, literature reviews, secondary analysis, descriptive statistics, and case studies.

• Proven ability to work effectively with state and/or federal policymakers and a variety of groups.

• Capability to adapt to new challenges and rapid developments in policy.

• A demonstrated history of achieving results; no specific educational background is mandated.

• Support for free markets and a limited, effective government.

• U.S. citizenship or eligibility for employment as required by the position.

• Willingness to travel to Washington, D.C., state capitals, and participate in national conferences and professional events.

🏝️ Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off, encompassing all federal holidays, the day after Thanksgiving, and a two-week holiday closure in December.

• Alternating Fridays off.

• Health insurance fully covered by the employer, including coverage for families.

• Dental and vision insurance provided.

• 401(k) contributions with a potential match of up to 4 percent.

• HSA employer contribution match.

• Quarterly wellness reimbursement.

• Reimbursement for mobile equipment and plans.

• Subsidy for home internet expenses.

• Annual reimbursement for educational and professional development.

• Option to choose between child care assistance, pet care assistance, and student loan repayment assistance.

• Flexible work arrangements available.

• Virtual Zoom interviews conducted.