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Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs (Washington)
Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs (Washington)55 Exec Search • Washington, DC, US
Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs (Washington)

Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs (Washington)

55 Exec Search • Washington, DC, US
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Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs :

We are conducting a retained search for a Senior Director, U.S. Policy Advisory & Government Affairs. A role intentionally designed for current or recent Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Chiefs of Staff, Committee Heads and senior Republican leadership staff from the United States Senate OR U.S. House of Representatives who are seeking a high-impact transition into the private sector.

Our client is a respected U.S.-based global advisory firm specialising in policy forecasting, economic strategy, and political risk. Their analysis directly informs major decisions across global corporates, private equity, hedge funds, and international financial institutions, including leading Japanese and Chinese investment banks.

This is an exceptional opportunity to leverage your Capitol Hill expertise, Republican network, and political judgment in an influential, analytical role that sits at the intersection of Washington and global markets.

Who We Are Seeking

We are specifically targeting candidates who :

  • Are currently serving as Chief of Staff or Deputy Chief of Staff in the United States Senate or U.S. House of Representatives or have recently completed their tenure.
  • Have deep operational, political, and strategic experience with Republican leadership.
  • Can provide rapid, bottom-line judgments without an extensive runway.
  • Bring the credibility, decisiveness, and command of Washington that senior Hill leaders are known for.

If you are a current Chief of Staff weighing your next step or a senior GOP Hill leader recently off the Hill this role is built for you.

What You Will Do

As Senior Director, you will :

  • Write crisp, highly actionable analysis connecting Capitol Hill, the White House, regulatory agencies, and markets.
  • Produce insightful two-page written analyses that distil complex political developments into clear, investor-ready insights.
  • Provide bottom-line political judgments for hedge funds, asset managers, private equity firms, corporates, and international financial institutions.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to global executives seeking clarity on U.S. politics and its market implications.
  • Respond to client requests with rapid, tailored political insights.
  • Lead high-level client engagements, including briefings, roundtables, webinars, and private sessions with senior decision-makers.
  • Collaborate across research and commercial teams to grow a sophisticated global client base.

    • Your analysis will influence major investment decisions and shape the strategic thinking of Fortune 100 leaders and global banks.

    What Were Looking For

    Required Background & Experience

  • Minimum 10 years experience in Washington policy and politics.
  • Direct experience as a Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director, Legislative Director, or in a senior leadership role within the Senate or U.S. House.
  • Strong Republican network and deep familiarity with GOP leadership, Trump-era policymaking, and current legislative priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to give clear, confident views bottom line up front , concise reasoning, sharp supporting points.

    • Exceptional Written & Communication Skills (Critical Requirement)

    We are highlighting this because it is essential to success in the role :

  • Proven ability to write crisp, impactful two-page analyses on political issues for sophisticated audiences.
  • Ability to tailor tone and messaging for hedge funds, asset managers, corporates, and international clients.
  • Comfort shifting analytical style depending on the reader from market-focused commentary to CEO-level briefing notes.
  • Ability to translate political complexity into clear, actionable insight without losing nuance.

    • This is a writing-intensive, judgment-driven role. Candidates must show both substance and the ability to communicate it with clarity, speed, and authority.

    Additional Requirements

  • Deep understanding of legislative processes, fiscal policy, regulatory dynamics, and political risk.
  • Ability to produce tight, concise analysis under time pressure.
  • Based in Washington, D.C. (flexibility for exceptional candidates).

    • This position allows you to :

  • Remain central to U.S. politics, without the constraints of Capitol Hill.
  • Apply your political judgment to the global market and corporate strategy.
  • Influence billion-dollar decisions and shape how global investors interpret U.S. policy.
  • Join a respected global advisory platform where your Washington expertise is the differentiator.
  • Maintain the pace, relevance, and intellectual challenge of senior Hill leadership, with private-sector compensation.
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