Director, United States Practice

About the Role Eurasia Group is seeking a Director, United States Practice to lead coverage of US economic statecraft and national security policy tools, with a focus on trade policy, investment restrictions, export controls, and sanctions. Based in Washington, DC, this is a senior policy professional role for an experienced analyst who can translate fast-moving policy developments into clear, actionable analysis for a sophisticated client audience.

What You'll Do

• Own and drive Eurasia Group’s analytical coverage of US economic security policy, including: Trade policy and trade enforcement; Investment restrictions; Export controls and technology controls; Sanctions design, escalation pathways, enforcement, and geopolitical spillovers.
• Produce timely, decision-useful written analysis, including contributions to the US daily note cadence and longer-form deep-dives in coordination with other teams.
• Identify key policy inflection points and translate Washington process into forecasts: map stakeholders and decision points across the White House, agencies, and Congress; track regulatory, legislative, and political dynamics; develop forward-looking frameworks for clients on how US restrictions affect cross-border investment, supply chains, and market access.
• Collaborate across the firm to ensure integrated coverage (e.g., US-China, transatlantic coordination, global sanctions regimes, sector exposures).
• Brief clients and internal stakeholders as needed (written and verbal), including client calls, presentations, and editorial planning; mentor and support junior colleagues on analytical tradecraft.

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of relevant experience, including meaningful time in US government in agencies central to these issues.
• Deep subject-matter expertise across trade, investment screening, export controls, and sanctions, with strong understanding of how these tools interact.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast policy direction by integrating political incentives, bureaucratic process, and geopolitical drivers.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, able to produce crisp, high-signal analysis on tight deadlines; strong verbal communication and briefing skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style with the ability to coordinate across country and thematic practices.
• High standards for analytical rigor, sourcing, and judgment under time pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Location: Washington, DC; willingness to travel; eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: USD 180,000 - 200,000 per year.