Washington Analysis’ Policy Analysts provide independent and objective analysis and forecasting to the global investment community. Our team delivers actionable and timely research to our clients regarding the investment implications of legislative, regulatory, political, and legal developments.

The analyst will research, analyze, and forecast for the institutional investment community policy issues that impact publicly traded and privately held technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) firms. These issues include, but are not limited to, federal and state legislative, regulatory, enforcement, and litigation matters, as well as material political developments. The analyst will be responsible for producing written research and analysis, hosting topic-specific conference calls and events, and engaging directly with clients. The analyst will respond to client inquiries and regularly engage with clients on these and additional topics.

This is not an entry-level position. Compensation and title (Vice President, Senior Vice President) negotiable based on experience. This role offers hybrid/remote flexibility, but strong preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area.

Department: Policy Research
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Washington, DC
Workplace type: Fully remote
Compensation: $10 / year

Key Responsibilities

Identify and analyze TMT policy themes and developments emanating from lawmakers, regulators (e.g., FCC, NTIA, FTC, DOJ), and the courts that present actionable investment opportunities
Provide forward-looking analysis of policy risks and opportunities with a focus on issues related to broadcasting, cable and satellite, telecommunications and wireless, Internet and social media, entertainment, technology equipment, semiconductors, and artificial intelligence
Connect policy risks and opportunities to publicly traded companies
Publish timely and concise research reports on various topics within coverage
Host conference calls and events with primary-source subject-matter experts on key topics
Speak and travel to meet with institutional investors one-on-one and in group settings
Conduct and coordinate due diligence research projects on tight deadlines

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor’s degree plus and relevant work experience
Experience analyzing, writing, and presenting on public policy developments
Strong ability to communicate complex information effectively in writing and in person
Prior technology, media, and telecommunications policy experience, either in investment research, government, or outside stakeholder role (i.e., law firm, lobbying firm, trade association, advocacy group, think tank, advisory firm)
At least one of the following credentials a plus, though not required: advanced degree in public policy, JD, MBA, or CFA (or equivalent)
Knowledge of and interest in the financial markets
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within our team environment
Entrepreneurial spirit and desire to help build and grow WA’s policy research business

Benefits

14 days of Vacation
14 Sick Days
1 paid volunteer day
18 Holidays a year
Health, & Term Insurance
Dental Benefit
Company paid Life & Disability Insurance
Competitive Pay
Annual Performance Bonus

About CFRA

CFRA is a leading independent investment insights and data analytics company. Through an unmatched multidisciplinary approach to investment research, including expert lenses on forensic accounting, fundamental, policy, legal, fund, and technical research, CFRA provides actionable analytics to make better investment and business decisions. CFRA is results-oriented, we place an unwavering priority on the quality of our research, from the productivity and performance of our analysts to the success of our client relationships. Over 2,000 clients rely on CFRA’s proprietary research conducted by experts who uniquely analyze industries, funds and companies of interest with our time-tested and rigorous research methodology.

On October 1, 2016, CFRA acquired S&P Global’s Equity and Fund Research business, a leading provider of independent research and commentary with offerings focused on stocks, ETFs and mutual funds as well as sectors and industries. The Equity and Fund Research business originated in the 1920’s and has amassed a worldwide base of investing clients.

The combined firm is committed to being the world's leading independent investment research firm with ~90 global analysts, authoring in-depth qualitative research on 1,600+ companies. In addition, CFRA offers a comprehensive view on global sector themes, industries, and funds, through in-depth qualitative research on 11 Sectors, 73 Industries, 19,000+ ETFs, 15,000+ Mutual Funds, as well as quantitative company research on 20,000+ global companies.

Founded as the “Center for Financial Research and Analysis” in 1994, today our company is simply known as CFRA. However, our mission remains to be the “center” for our global clients by providing independent, differentiated, and actionable analysis to help you make better investment and business decisions.

Our clients are based in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia representing thousands of investment professionals and risk managers at leading hedge funds, mutual funds, pension managers, insurance companies, private equity, investment advisors, banks, regulators, corporations, and professional service organizations.

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