Intern, Government Affairs

Position Title

Intern, Government Affairs

Location

Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Reports To

Vice President, U.S Government Affairs

Program Duration

This internship spans the full 2026–2027 academic year and is divided into two sessions:

• Session I: September 22 – November 19, 2026
• Session II: January 6 – April 8, 2027

Company Background

Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA's mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.

Essential Responsibilities

• Monitor and compose summaries of Congressional hearings, agency meetings, and think tank policy events.
• Monitor recently introduced legislation as well as track progress of existing bills.
• Assist in the drafting of communications to MFA membership, including real-time legislative updates, analysis to MFA members, and MFA website updates.
• Participate in weekly Policy team meetings, in addition to any other relevant MFA committee events.
• Develop and present a capstone intern research project.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Business, politics, and/or public policy programs are preferred.
• Able to commit to both sessions is preferred (Session I: September 22 – November 19, 2026, and Session II: January 6 – April 8, 2027).
• Available to work a minimum of 25 hours per week, with required in-office attendance in the Washington DC office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and optional remote work on Monday and Friday.
• Daily hours are flexible within MFA's 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. business hours.
• Possess a strong interest in the financial services industry, as well as financial services policies in the U.S.
• Possess strong time management abilities and the capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner.
• Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Information Session

Interested in meeting some of the team and learning more about the internship? Register for our intern information session on Monday, July 20 at 12pm via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2QCqG0vlRfW2P_MBmWVwIw