Washington and Regulatory Research Associate Analyst

About the position The Washington and Regulatory Research Associate Analyst (AA) applies subject matter expertise to political, legislative, and regulatory developments affecting markets and stocks. The AA will work closely with Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers across T. Rowe Price’s investment platform to aid in integrating public policy analysis into the investment process. Successful candidates will need a strong background in written and verbal communications, stakeholder management, and quantitative analysis – all with the goal of distilling complex information into insights that will impact investment decisions. The AA should have a keen interest in markets and investing, a passion for understanding decision-making within the US government, and a commitment to intellectual rigor and honesty. The position will be based in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Conducting analysis of regulatory, legal, and policy decisions made across the US government, both at a federal (congressional, executive, agency, judicial) and local (state legislature, judicial) level, with the goal of forecasting likely outcomes and their implications for markets and particular companies
• Writing and publishing internal research, holding internal presentations of key findings, and engaging in stakeholder management to ensure our investment team has the most relevant, impactful information as quickly as possible
• Collaborating with the Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers to produce cross-sector research; and contributing to projects with our Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Risk, ESG, and Corporate Governance teams
• Facilitate meetings with subject matter experts and policy contacts; travel to meet with and interview subject-matter experts, policy contacts, and officials to gain insights relevant to our research process
• Daily opportunity to learn directly from our senior investment professionals
• Expectation to provide investment insight and impact the investment process
• Competitive compensation with significant upside potential for high performers

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a strong academic record required AND 1+ years relevant equity research, investment banking, or other relevant industry experience
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth thematic research across a broad spectrum of topics which can be additive to the investment process
• Rigorous academic background with demonstrated intellectual curiosity, and talent for learning new concepts both quickly and comprehensively.

Nice-to-haves

• Completion of at least Level 1 of the CFA
• Highly motivated, confident self-starter with the ability to work independently and with others
• Interest in equity investing; background and/or strong interest in finance preferred
• Effective communications skills (verbal and written)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A generous retirement plan
• Hybrid work schedule
• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits