Intern (Public Affairs), Advocacy Team

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Intern (Public Affairs), Advocacy Team

About Us

FS Vector is a strategic consulting firm that works with financial services clients in a rapidly evolving industry and regulatory environment. We provide expertise at the intersection of technology, government, and traditional finance in order to serve clients as a trusted partner at each stage of growth—from early-stage ventures to global organizations. Our team delivers a variety of resources our clients need in one firm, including advisory, advocacy, and training services.

The Advocacy Team

We arm clients with political intelligence, to help keep pace in an evolving policy landscape, and then execute strategic roadmaps designed to concretely influence the climate in which they do business. Our team’s knowledge of how policymaking works both in- and outside government—along with our understanding of the regulatory apparatus—allows us to reach, educate, and influence policymakers at every level.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, the Public Policy Intern will assist the Public Policy team by providing research relevant to client business and objectives. Research includes monitoring hearings and multiple news sources, stakeholder mapping, and delving into specific topics relevant to daily news cycles. The Public Policy Intern will also be expected to help support the team across ongoing client work and help organize various tasks. Interns will have the opportunity to learn about public affairs strategy in the financial services sector, the current political and regulatory environments, and get hands on experience with researchers, industry experts, and policymakers.

Expectations

Interns are an integral part of the Public Policy team and provide significant support to the work we do. The internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and a commitment to high quality deliverables and productive communication in a virtual environment. FS Vector will teach top level skills, share knowledge, provide constructive feedback, and answer questions in a supportive, non-judgmental environment to aid in the success of our future colleagues.

*Note: this internship can be in-person in Washington D.C. or remote*

Skills

Interested candidates should display an interest in financial services, politics and regulation, as well as interest in working with emerging technology companies. Candidates should also have interest in gaining experience at an advisory firm that operates at the intersection of business, technology, and finance. Most importantly, we are looking for candidates who are creative, motivated, and possess a high level of intellectual curiosity. A successful candidate is a highachieving leader who can solve problems creatively and possesses an interest in policy and public affairs.

Qualifications:

Rising undergraduate senior or junior working toward a degree in Political Science/Government, Public Policy, Economics, Journalism, Business or related field
Graduate student working toward an JD, MPP, MPA, MBA, or other relevant degree
L1 or L2 with and interest in financial services, compliance, public policy, or business strategy
Previous internship experience on Capitol Hill, a federal agency, relevant financial services companies, media outlet, or in other political or government settings
Experience conducting research and performing analysis, writing and distilling complex ideas and concepts into an easy to understand form
Familiarity with business, compliance, politics and the legislative process, expertise and interest in a relevant policy field is a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as a member of a team
Problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple, competing priorities
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work minimum 20 hours per week

Benefits:

Excellent environment for learning and growth
Access to industry leading experts
Opportunity for hands-on, substantive project work
Competitive compensation or college credit

Qualifications:

Please indicate availability for the semester and if the internship will be for college credits. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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