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 Junior Regulatory Policy Advisor (m/f) to strengthen its regulatory team.
EFAMA is the voice of the European investment management industry. Its membership consists of 28 national associations, 59 corporate members and 22 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 developments in the EU and international regulatory environment likely to have a significant impact on the EU investment management industry and alerting members at the earliest possible stage;
- Analysing the possible impacts of these developments, facilitating exchanges of views and fostering the development of common positions among our members;
- Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policy-makers 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, reporting to our members in a timely manner and drawing lessons for the future.
Your role will consist in:
- Monitoring EU initiatives in your areas of competence;
- Supporting senior members of the team in coordinating the work of our Standing Committees (preparing 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 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 and/or of the investment management industry is a distinct advantage.
WE OFFER:
- An international working environment with 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, 6th December 2019. The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected, at which time the recruitment will be closed.
Interviews will be held in our Brussels premises. Please note that a written test will be held as part of the selection procedure.
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 contact only shortlisted candidates. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
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