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Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
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Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
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Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
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Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Discover your future at Citi
Working at Citi is far more than just a job. A career with us means joining a team of approximately 219,000 dedicated people from around the globe. At Citi, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community and make a real impact.
Job Overview
Citi does business in more than 180 countries and jurisdictions, providing corporations, governments, investors, institutions and individuals with a broad range of financial products and services.
This new role within Government Affairs (GA) is Citi’s lead representative to U.S.-based government officials working on U.S. foreign policy affecting transatlantic relations between the United States and Europe, particularly those impacting financial services. Based in Washington, D.C., the role reports to the practice head leading the GA U.S. Foreign Policy team and leads political engagement with policymakers who shape the firm’s policy operating environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Citi’s lead advocate on U.S. foreign policy with officials focused on U.S.-Europe relations across the U.S. administration, U.S.-based multilateral institutions (e.g., the United Nations), and U.S.-based European embassies as well as thought leaders at relevant think tanks.
- Build and maintain productive relationships with external leaders shaping public policy. Engage leaders directly and strengthen relationships between Citi business leaders and senior government officials by developing and executing political engagement plans, including annual meeting plans, writing advocacy briefs, and talking points.
- Represent Citi’s public policy positions and advocate for the firm’s interests with portfolio officials. Develop and execute government engagement strategies to address policy issues prioritized by the practice head based on their business impact to Citi, with a focus on achieving outcomes that advance Citi’s policy objectives.
- Advise GA and business leaders on the business implications of government actions. Provide timely insight on political, legislative and policy developments, as well as emerging risks, and brief the practice head and internal colleagues as appropriate.
- Represent Citi at external events and public fora as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in government affairs or related field, including in government, a major corporation, trade association, or other business organization.
- Experience working on foreign policy related to financial. services and the transatlantic relationship. Familiarity with the intersection of tech and financial services a plus.
- Experience engaging senior business and government leaders
- Strong existing relationships with U.S. government officials.
- Demonstrated ability to work with coalitions, peers, consultants and external partners including trade associations and political organizations.
Competencies
- Public Policy and Political Insight and Business Acumen. Strong understanding of how government actions impact business decisions. Significant knowledge of the intersection of U.S. and European political trends and their implications for financial services policy. Demonstrated ability to translate political risk into effective advocacy strategy.
- Leadership. Team player able to build trusted relationships with senior-level policymakers and business partners. Experience coordinating and engaging colleagues and networks across geographies and functions. Effective communicator who can engage comfortably with a wide range of audiences.
- Results Orientation. Self-motivated, strategic, and outcomes-focused professional able to manage multiple priorities, operate effectively in ambiguity, and deliver high-quality work independently while partnering closely with senior leadership. Able to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution to advance government affairs objectives. Demonstrated ability to translate relationships, insights, and advocacy efforts into meaningful policy outcomes for the business.
This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.
-
Job Family Group:
Communications and External Relations-
Job Family:
Government Affairs-
Time Type:
Full time-
Primary Location:
Washington District Of Columbia United States-
Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$182,400.00 - $273,600.00
In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.
-
Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.-
Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.-
Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Nov 19, 2026-
Automated Processing and AI
We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.
Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.
Illinois residents – AI Notice and Right (opens in new window)
-
Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in government affairs associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in political science, public policy, or a related field
- Experience monitoring federal or state legislation and regulatory developments
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policy memos and comment letters
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with legislators, regulators, and coalitions
- Proficiency with legislative tracking software and government databases
- Understanding of the rulemaking process and administrative procedure
Tips for Your Government Affairs Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to policy language
Government affairs roles reward candidates who mirror the legislative and regulatory vocabulary in each job posting. Swap vague phrases like 'worked with officials' for specific actions: drafted comment letters, monitored rulemaking dockets, or coordinated agency outreach on named legislation.
Highlight your Hill or agency experience
Employers weight Capitol Hill internships, state legislature fellowships, and federal agency rotations heavily. List the specific committees, caucuses, or agency offices you worked with, not just the branch of government, so hiring managers immediately see your policy footprint.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists government affairs associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings by issue area
Government affairs teams are almost always organized around a policy portfolio, such as healthcare, energy, or financial regulation. Search by issue area in addition to job title so you surface roles where your subject-matter knowledge makes you a stronger applicant than a generalist candidate.
Prepare a policy memo or comment letter sample
Many government affairs interviews include a written exercise or request a writing sample. Bring a one-page policy memo or public comment letter you drafted, even from a class or internship. It demonstrates you can translate policy positions into clear, structured arguments.
Negotiate your start date around session calendars
If you receive an offer near the start of a state or federal legislative session, employers expect you to ramp quickly. Asking for a start date that gives you two weeks to review pending legislation signals you understand the pace of the work before your first day.
Government Affairs Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most government affairs associates?
The most active employers for government affairs associates right now are Google, Apple, and Walmart, and the most openings are in District of Columbia, New York, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Corporations with large regulatory footprints and trade associations tend to hire most consistently throughout the year.
How many government affairs associate jobs are remote?
About 83% of government affairs associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though proximity to a state capital or Washington, D.C. is still preferred for most roles. Research and policy monitoring work is most likely to be performed remotely, while coalition-building and direct lobbying roles generally require in-person presence.
How do you become a government affairs associate?
Start with a degree in political science, public policy, law, or communications, then build hands-on experience through internships in a legislative office, federal agency, trade association, or advocacy organization. Develop a writing sample that demonstrates policy analysis, learn how to track legislation and rulemaking, and cultivate relationships with professionals already working in government affairs through alumni networks and professional associations.
Can you get a government affairs associate job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level government affairs associate roles exist, and employers often hire candidates from legislative internships, campaign work, or policy-focused graduate programs. Focus on demonstrating issue-area knowledge relevant to the organization, showcasing any writing published on policy topics, and being specific about the legislative or regulatory work you observed or supported, even in a supporting role.
What does the government affairs associate interview process look like?
Most government affairs associate interviews include an initial screening call with HR, followed by one or two rounds with the government affairs team, often including a director or vice president. Expect questions about your knowledge of the organization's policy priorities, your experience with legislative or regulatory processes, and how you would handle a time-sensitive advocacy situation. A written exercise or request for a writing sample is common at mid-stage.
Where can I find and apply to government affairs associate jobs?
You can find and apply to government affairs associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your issue area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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