55 Exec Search · 1 month ago
Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$250K/yr - $500K/yr
10+ years exp55 Exec Search is conducting a search for a Senior Director in U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs at a respected global advisory firm. The role involves leveraging Capitol Hill expertise and political judgment to provide actionable insights and analysis for major investment decisions and corporate strategy.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Write crisp, highly actionable analysis connecting Capitol Hill, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets
Produce insightful two-page written analyses that distil complex political developments into clear, investor-ready insights
Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and international financial institutions
Serve as a trusted advisor to global executives seeking clarity on U.S. politics and its market implications
Respond to client requests with rapid, tailored political insights
Lead high-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions with senior decision-makers
Collaborate across research and commercial teams to grow a sophisticated global client base
Qualification
Required
Minimum 10 years' experience in Washington policy and politics
Direct experience as a Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, Legislative Director, or in a senior leadership role within the Senate or U.S. House
Strong Republican network and deep familiarity with GOP leadership, Trump-era policymaking, and current legislative priorities
Demonstrated ability to give clear, confident views — bottom line up front, concise reasoning, sharp supporting points
Proven ability to write crisp, impactful two-page analyses on political issues for sophisticated audiences
Ability to tailor tone and messaging for hedge funds, asset managers, corporates, and international clients
Comfort shifting analytical style depending on the reader from market-focused commentary to CEO-level briefing notes
Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance
Deep understanding of legislative processes, fiscal policy, regulatory dynamics, and political risk
Ability to produce tight, concise analysis under time pressure
Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates)
Benefits
Private-sector compensation
Company
55 Exec Search
55 Exec Search is a technology executive search company which has been founded to bring positive change to the industry.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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