Senior Policy Analyst, Corporate Governance & Finance

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the development of AFREF's policy priorities in corporate governance and corporate finance to promote economic and racial justice objectives.

• Draft and oversee policy memos, regulatory comment letters, reports, white papers, and fact sheets.

• Create and refine op-eds, commentaries, and various communication materials.

• Supervise the initiation, execution, and management of policy projects.

• Collaborate with and enhance the research program.

• Represent AFREF in discussions with regulators, legislators, subject matter experts, allies, and partners.

• Organize and manage meetings with senior policymakers.

• Lead and partner with AFREF staff and coalition partners on advocacy initiatives.

• Provide policy analysis and research assistance to grassroots partners.

• Work alongside campaign, communications, digital staff, and coalition partners on narratives, frames, and messaging.

• Articulate AFREF's perspectives and policy positions to the media in collaboration with communications staff.

• Clarify policy issues for non-specialists and connect them to broader economic, racial, and social justice efforts.

• Identify and cultivate relationships with partners, policy experts, academics, and practitioners.

• Contribute to development efforts, including writing proposals, grant reports, and maintaining relationships with funders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Strong dedication to racial and economic justice.

• Senior Policy Analyst: minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

• Associate Director: minimum of 12 years of relevant experience.

• Exceptional policy analysis and research capabilities.

• Excellent strategic thinking and judgment.

• Proven experience in coalition work.

• Proficient in writing for and communicating with a wide range of audiences.

• Expertise in the subject area.

• Familiarity with regulatory and legislative processes.

• Ability to devise innovative policy solutions.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

• Effective collaboration skills with colleagues both within and outside the organization.

• Strong multitasking abilities.

• Comfortable working in a diverse environment.

• Law degree or advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable.

• Quantitative research and data science skills for analyzing financial data are highly desirable.

• Experience and familiarity with the labor movement or corporate campaigning is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401K.

• Opportunities for growth within the position and the organization.

• Fully remote work schedule.

• Flexible hybrid/remote work arrangements for staff based in the DC metropolitan area.

• Some travel may be required.