Intern, Regulatory Affairs

Position Title Intern, U.S Regulatory Affairs Location Washington, DC (Hybrid) Reports to Vice President & Senior Counsel, Regulatory 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 MFA, based in Washington, DC, New York, 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, 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’s member firms collectively manage a diverse group 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 over time. Key Responsibilities Assist the regulatory affairs team to review current developments in the regulation of financial markets and taxation of asset management firms. Assist with preparing summaries and analyses of legislation, proposed regulations, administrative guidance, and case law. Participate in weekly Policy team meetings, in addition to other relevant MFA Committee events. Develop and present a capstone intern research project. Qualifications and Requirements Currently enrolled in a law program or undergraduate/graduate business, politics, and/or public policy program. Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week. 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. Some prior academic or work experience in tax preferred. Possess a strong interest in the financial services industry, as well as financial and tax policies in the U.S. 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. Additional Information 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: #J-18808-Ljbffr