Assistant Director, Regulatory Strategy
ICI Global
- Bruxelles
- Stage
- Temps-plein
- Identify regulatory initiatives affecting regulated funds and capital markets as well as prepare analysis and recommendations in respect of such developments. This may cover a wide range of issues covering investment funds legislation (UCITS/AIFMD/ELTIF), retail investment frameworks (MIFID), sustainable finance legislation (SFDR/Benchmarks) and financial stability;
- Analyze regulatory publications, proposals and consultations and prepare together with colleagues and member firms position papers/materials/data points/communication materials on these issues;
- Actively participate in the elaboration and design of engagement/advocacy campaigns and where appropriate, contribute to the engagement with European and international policymakers by becoming expert on several of the issues identified above;
- Participate in meetings with member firms and prospective member firms and brief them about the regional regulatory policies. Specifically, participate in and assist the Managing Director in running the European Regulatory and Policy Committee, making recommendations on agenda items for the Committee and ensuring the circulation of materials to members;
- Participate in regulatory, policy and industry fora, including conferences, seminars, roundtables and other events;
- In coordination with the Managing Director of the Brussels office, work closely with the Washington-based leadership of ICI Global, including the Chief of ICI Global and collaborate with other ICI staff on issues and developments, including engagement strategies on key issues.
- Experience in analyzing and addressing policy and regulatory issues that impact the financial sector and capital markets, preferably in a public sector or government entity, financial firm, regulator or standard setter, law firm, accounting firm or academic institution. Specific experience in addressing issues of relevance to investment funds and asset managers is an asset;
- Excellent writing skills in English with demonstrated ability to write clearly for both lay and technical audiences. Ability to operate in other languages an asset;
- Ability to speak and present fluently, convincingly, and credibly to a variety of audiences;
- Knowledge of EU governance and the policymaking process, both in Brussels as well as with the Level 2 process;
- Knowledge of financial institutions and financial markets. Specific knowledge of investment management an asset;
- Demonstrated ability to analyze policy issues and the political context and translate this into an actionable engagement strategy and then execute the strategy. Ability to connect policy issues with relevant economic and business data and trends an asset;
- History of good judgement regarding information, which may be confidential or material, non-public;
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including managing multiple workflows against tight deadlines and the ability to operate with a significant degree of responsibility and autonomy.
- Degree in business, finance, economics, law, politics, international affairs or a related subject;
- 3-8 years of work experience.
- Competitive remuneration, which will depend on past experience, skills and seniority of the successful candidate;
- Health Insurance (DKV);
- Pension Plan (incl. possibility of death/disability coverage);
- Standard benefits (Meal Voucher, Public Transportation subscription, Mobile Phone/Laptop).
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