Equity Research Associate - Washington Policy (Virginia)

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

+ Use policy expertise to enable analysis of key themes and trends using primary data sources and business intelligence tools.

+ Demonstrates a willingness to learn about all areas of the policy landscape, and to gain/show deep expertise in areas including geopolitics, defense, trade, supply chains, energy, and more.
+ Understands the legislative and regulatory process, connects with stakeholders and assesses the relevance of news and other available data.

+ Performs qualitative analysis of the effects that public policy could have on the overall US economy and equity markets.
+ Possesses an understanding of international public policy debates, dynamics, and geopolitical trends.
+ Understands the political environment and its potential impact on policy debates.
+ Prepares written reports detailing and explaining the ramifications and likelihood of policy changes.
+ Proactively seeks out information reg...