The Swiss Finance Council engages in dialogue around policy and regulatory developments in finance at a European and international level. It represents the interests of internationally active Swiss financial institutions (banks and asset managers) and facilitates sharing of experience, expertise and knowledge with EU authorities, including through a permanent representative office in Brussels. It articulates and advocates the common interests of its members, provides a voice for their joint positions and a source of knowledge and experience in finance for policy makers and the industry at large.
Job description:
The Policy Advisor plays a crucial role in SFC activities and will be in charge for the organisation of one of its thematic working groups. She/he will be working at the representative office based in Brussels and report directly to the Managing Director of the SFC.
Main tasks:
- Lead and coordinate SFC working groups, with a focus on Sustainable Finance with opportunity to contribute/support to SFC’s work in other policy areas
- Coordinate a large informal network of third country financial institutions to discuss sustainable finance policy developments
- Draft and coordinate policy papers and other advocacy materials
- Develop relationships with key EU officials and stakeholders
- Prepare presentations and briefings for the SFC and its members
- Report on meetings, public hearings, conferences and other events
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on policy matters to the members
- Contribute to SFC events
Qualifications / Skills / Experience Required:
- Good understanding of the functioning of the European institutions, EU policy/decision-making and legislative processes
- University degree in economics, business or law or comparable degree/qualification
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience with EU institutions, trade associations, public affairs consultancies, law firms, or the financial sector
- Knowledge of or strong interest in EU sustainable finance policy
- A flexible and proactive attitude to work combined with an autonomous working style
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for dealing with stakeholders and counterparts
- Strong time management / organisational skills
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to familiarise quickly with new and complex topics
- Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing in English. Being fluent in another EU language is an advantage
- Professional use of Outlook and MS Office
We offer:
- A dynamic and international working environment
- A competitive salary and a set of additional benefits
- A modern workplace in the heart of Brussels with the possibility of part-time mobile working
- A permanent and full-time position
Start date: As of September 2023
To apply: Interested candidates are invited to send a cover letter accompanied by a CV (maximum two pages) by e-mail to brussels@swissfinancecouncil.org
Please note that the SFC will contact only successful candidates.
this job offer is not open for applications
