Oscar Valdés Viera is the Private Equity and Capital Markets Policy Analyst at AFR/AFREF. In this role, he works with staff and partners to formulate, analyze, and respond to regulations, legislative proposals, and market dynamics around capital markets and the private equity industry, focusing on the industry’s impact on various stakeholders and the broader economy. Previously, Oscar served as a Research Manager at AFR/AFREF, conducting research to enhance the fairness and resilience of the U.S. financial system. He was also a summer scholar at The Century Foundation, where he worked with the labor team on initiatives to improve economic prospects for low- and middle-income individuals.