Role: Regulatory Policy Advisor (Distribution, Investor Protection and Client disclosures)
Reporting to: Director, Regulatory Policy
Basis: Full-time, unlimited period
Starting date: As soon as possible
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), based in Brussels, is looking for a Regulatory Policy Advisor (m/f) to reinforce its Regulatory Team.
EFAMA is the voice of the European investment management industry. Its membership consists of 28 national associations, 58 corporate members and 24 associate members.
More information about EFAMA can be found at www.efama.org.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of the Association’s Regulatory Policy Team. The team is responsible for:
- Monitoring the evolutions in the EU and international regulatory environment likely to have a significant impact on the EU investment management industry and alert members at the earliest possible stage;
- Analysing the possible impacts of these evolutions, facilitate exchanges of views and foster the development of common positions among our members;
- Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policymakers and regulators to represent the views of our members and promote sensible regulation and fair competition conditions for the industry;
- Evaluating the results of our actions, report to our members in a timely manner and draw lessons for the future.
Your role will consist in:
- Monitoring EU initiatives in relation to investor protection, effective investor disclosures and distribution of funds (MiFID, PRIIPs, IDD, …);
- Supporting senior members of the team in coordinating the work of our Distribution and Client Disclosures Standing Committee, in charge of developing EFAMA’s positions on matters such as distribution of funds, investor protection, advice and client disclosures (prepare agendas, draft minutes, position papers & responses to consultations, presentations, …);
- Contributing to EFAMA’s advocacy on regulatory matters;
- Being in charge of specific projects led by the Regulatory Team.
Requirements
- University degree in Law, European studies, Economics or other relevant area, with a minimum of 2 to 3 years’ relevant professional experience;
- First professional experience in the field of Financial Services regulation;
- Ability to quickly absorb and synthetise complex information;
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Highly proactive, self-motivated, result-oriented, creative and enthusiastic;
- Strong team spirit and inter-personal skills;
- Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentational;
- Native-level English speaker;
- An understanding of the EU’s policy-making process, the investment management industry and/or the distribution of financial products would be a distinct advantage.
We offer
- An international working environment in a leading European trade association;
- Opportunities to grow, take initiatives and work with a young and ambitious team;
- Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance;
- An attractive remuneration package (incl. several benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to apply
You can apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to Ms. Miriam Brunson (miriam.brunson@efama.org) with Regulatory Policy Advisor in the subject line.
Your cover letter (max. two pages) should outline your suitability and motivation for the post. It should explicitly reference how your profile matches the different job requirements described above.
Deadline for applications: Friday, 23rd July, 2021. The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected, at which time the recruitment will be closed.
Please further note that only duly completed applications (CV + motivation letter) will be considered.
Due to the large volume of applications we receive, EFAMA will only contact shortlisted candidates. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
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