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Optiver

Government Affairs Strategy Analyst

$170K–$180K

Washington D.C., D.C., United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026

Location
Washington D.C., D.C., United States
United States
Experience
4+ years on Capitol Hill working on U.S. markets-related policy, or 6+ years working on market policy issues in a comparable setting.
Visa sponsorship
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; Optiver will not sponsor individuals for employment authorization for this job opening.

About the job

Develops Optiver’s government affairs strategy and policy recommendations on U.S. market structure, while managing external relationships and political engagement.

What you'll do

  • Manage and grow a network of market structure policy experts and oversee relationship development.
  • Plan, develop, and execute political engagement through the Optiver PAC.
  • Provide market regulatory support to senior leaders and build expertise across asset classes and related market structure.

What they ask for

  • 4+ years working on U.S. markets-related policy on Capitol Hill as staff to a Member of the Senate, Congress, or a relevant Committee; or 6+ years on market policy issues in a comparable setting.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Pay

$170,000 — $180,000 USD (base salary)

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First seen Oct 30, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)