Job Description

Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs

Washington, D.C.

We are conducting a retained search for a Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs, a role intentionally designed for current or recently departed senior Republican congressional leaders and committee staff seeking a high-impact transition into the private sector.

This position is purpose-built for individuals who have operated at the centre of power on Capitol Hill and are ready to apply their political judgment, policy expertise, and Republican network to global markets.

Our Client

Our client is a respected U.S.-based global advisory firm specialising in policy forecasting, economic strategy, and political risk. Their work directly informs major decisions made by Global corporates, Hedge funds and asset managers, Private equity firms and International financial institutions, including leading Japanese and Chinese investment banks.

The firm sits at the intersection of Washington decision-making and global capital , translating U.S. political dynamics into clear, market-relevant insight.

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:

Primary Target Profiles

• 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 Armed Services
• Senate Foreign Relations
• Senate Judiciary
• 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 Energy & Commerce
• House Judiciary
• House Armed Services
• House Foreign Affairs
• 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
• Influence billion-dollar investment decisions
• 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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