Role Summary 

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 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• 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. 

  Preferred:  

• 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) 

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status). 

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.