What You Will Do
As Senior Director, you will:
- Produce crisp, investor-ready political analysis connecting Congress, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
- Write tight, two-page analytical briefs distilling complex political developments into actionable insight
- Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and global banks
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior global executives navigating U.S. political risk
- Respond rapidly to client requests with tailored, high-confidence insight
- Lead senior-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions
- Collaborate with research and commercial teams to expand a sophisticated global client base
- Your analysis will directly influence major investment decisions and the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and international financial institutions.
What We’re Looking For
Required Background & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in U.S. policy, politics, or congressional leadership
- Senior leadership experience on Capitol Hill, including: Chief of Staff; Deputy Chief of Staff; Majority or Minority Staff Director; Legislative Director or Communications Director at the leadership level
- Deep Republican network and credibility with GOP leadership
- Strong familiarity with Trump-era policymaking , current legislative priorities, and intra-party dynamics
- Ability to deliver clear, decisive judgments without extensive runway
Exceptional Writing & Communication Skills (Critical)
This is a writing-intensive, judgment-driven role . Success depends on:
- Proven ability to write concise, high-impact political analysis for sophisticated audiences
- Comfort tailoring tone and framing for: Hedge funds and asset managers, Corporates and CEOs, International financial institutions
- Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
- Confidence delivering bottom-line conclusions with sharp supporting logic
Additional Requirements
- Deep understanding of legislative process, fiscal policy, regulation, and political risk
- Ability to perform under time pressure
- Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Whom We Are Seeking
We are targeting senior Republican Capitol Hill professionals , including:
- Chiefs of Staff or Deputy Chiefs of Staff to U.S. Senators or Members of Congress
- Majority or Minority Staff Directors
- Chiefs of Staff to Committee Chairs or Ranking Members
- Senior Committee leadership staff with broad jurisdiction and decision-making authority
Committee Leadership Backgrounds of Interest
We are particularly interested in candidates with senior staff leadership experience on the following committees:
U.S. Senate
- Senate Appropriations
- Senate Finance
- Senate Foreign Relations
- Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs
- Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation
- Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions (HELP)
U.S. House of Representatives
- House Ways & Means
- House Appropriations
- House Oversight & Accountability
- House Budget
Candidates may be currently serving or have recently completed their tenure on the Hill.
Why This Role
This position allows you to:
- Remain central to U.S. politics without the constraints of Capitol Hill
- Apply your judgment to global markets and corporate strategy
- Join a respected global advisory platform where Washington expertise is the differentiator
- Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership — with private-sector compensation
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This position is listed as full time and onsite.