Consultant EU Financial Services Policy
Consultant EU Financial Services Policy
Kreab
Brussels, Belgium
The role:
We are looking for a junior level consultant with a strong interest in the financial services industry and in the regulation and policy impacting the financial sector. The role will require frequent interaction with the EU institutions and national regulators and ministries. Some travel to London, Paris and Frankfurt will also be required.
The consultant will work with client teams across banking, investment, asset management and fintech primarily, as well as multi-office Kreab assignments and will be responsible for:
- Monitoring the EU political decision-making process in the financial services space;
- Delivering analysis and intelligence on relevant EU policy issues as well as preparing written briefings and intelligence reports, taking into account clients’ priorities and interests;
- Preparing and implementing stakeholder engagement for clients;
- Assisting in the drafting of briefing documents, messaging and positioning for clients;
- Developing internal and external networks to provide valuable insight for Kreab and its clients;
- Supporting the team in organizing events with EU policymakers and various stakeholders on financial services matters.
Specific requirements include:
- 1-2 years relevant experience, at least partially within economic and/or financial services sectors or EU/national institutions, with established credibility and judgement to counsel clients from day one;
- Knowledge of and interest in EU policies, processes and politics;
- Proven capacity to collaborate effectively within an international team, requiring both cultural flexibility and a team-spirited approach;
- The capacity to analyze and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing;
- Very strong attention to detail and time management skills;
- A capacity to build networks and gather intelligence;
- Proven organizational capacity, including for event and client management;
- Ability and desire to support our business development processes and to contribute to the constant improvement of the firms’ services;
- Fluent English. Knowledge of other European languages would be an additional asset;
- Knowledge of national policies and politics in a European member state would be an advantage.
Please send your CV in confidence.
Deadline: 19 August 2022
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