Senior Policy Analyst, Corporate Governance & Finance

Americans for Financial Reform

. Lead development of AFREF policy priorities on corporate governance and corporate finance to advance economic and racial justice goals .

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $96,800 - $133,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy analysis, strategic thinking, and advocacy to advance economic and racial justice goals. Proven ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex policy issues effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Policy AnalysisStrategic ThinkingCoalition BuildingRegulatory ProcessesQuantitative Research

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Hard Skills

Policy DevelopmentResearch SkillsWriting and EditingData AnalysisGrant Writing

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCollaborationInitiativeMultitaskingJudgment

Certifications & Qualifications

Law DegreeAdvanced Degree in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Economic JusticeRacial JusticeCorporate GovernanceCorporate FinanceLabor Movement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of AFREF policy priorities on corporate governance and corporate finance to advance economic and racial justice goals
Write and manage policy memos, regulatory comment letters, reports, white papers, and fact sheets
Write and edit op-eds, commentaries, and other communications materials
Oversee the launch, implementation, and oversight of policy projects
Collaborate with and contribute to the research program
Represent AFREF in meetings with regulators, legislators, subject matter experts, allies, and partners
Plan and manage meetings with senior policymakers
Lead and collaborate with AFREF staff and coalition partners on advocacy strategies
Provide policy analysis and research support for grassroots partners
Collaborate with campaign, communications, digital staff, and coalition partners on narratives, frames, and messages
Communicate AFREF perspectives and policy positions to the press with communications staff
Explain policy issues to nonspecialists and connect them to broader economic, racial, and social justice work
Identify and develop relationships with partners, policy experts, academics, and practitioners
Contribute to development work, including drafting proposals and grant reports and maintaining funder relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commitment to racial and economic and justice
Senior Policy Analyst: at least 8 years of relevant work experience
Associate Director: at least 12 years of relevant work experience
Excellent policy analysis and research skills
Outstanding strategic thinking and judgment
Demonstrated experience working with coalitions
Ability to write for and communicate orally with a broad range of audiences
Subject area expertise
Understanding of regulatory and legislative processes
Ability to develop innovative policy approaches
Initiative and ability to drive work independently
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues inside and outside of the organization
Ability to multitask
Comfort working in a diverse work environment
Law degree or advanced degree in a related field is highly desirable
Quantitative research and data science skills enabling analysis of financial data are highly desirable
Familiarity with and experience in the labor movement or corporate campaigning is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401K
Growth opportunities within a position and within the organization
Fully remote work schedule
Flexible hybrid/remote work schedule for staff based in the DC metropolitan area
Some travel required