About the Context

Based in Brussels, the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) is looking for a Regulatory Policy Advisor with relevant experience in stewardship and/or sustainability reporting to strengthen its Sustainable Finance team.

EFAMA is the voice of the EUR 30 trillion European investment management industry. As a trade association, its role is to promote the interests of the membership and raise awareness of the importance of the services and solutions they provide.

About the Role & Responsibilities

You will join the Retail Investments, Long-Term Savings and Sustainable Finance team, playing a leading role in EFAMA’s policy and advocacy work, supporting the overall implementation of the Association's strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Deputy Director – Regulatory Policy, your primary responsibilities will include developing EFAMA's positions on various issues, particularly related to fund managers' engagement with their investee companies (Shareholders' Rights Directive) and the industry’s role in the EU's broader efforts to promote more sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour in EU companies (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive). Accurate information is essential to support this engagement and allows members to help the financial transition. Therefore, overseeing the technical implementation of the newly introduced sustainability reporting standards and ensuring that the underlying data is fit for purpose (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and its European Sustainability Reporting Standards as well as ESG Ratings Regulation) will also be part of your responsibilities.

You will work closely with EFAMA's Sustainable Finance and Stewardship Standing Committee and oversee various technical workstreams. These working groups allow you to leverage the members' technical expertise to develop common positions on these critical regulatory files. Aside from developing position papers and responses to consultations, you will also engage with policymakers to present the industry's views. Additionally, you may be called upon to represent the industry's position on key topics through media interviews and speaking opportunities at events.

The Retail Investments, Long-Term Savings and Sustainable Finance team is part of EFAMA’s Regulatory Policy Team, which looks at all regulatory matters governing the European investment management industry. The Regulatory Policy Team is responsible for:

• Monitoring relevant policy developments in the EU and international regulatory environment likely to have a significant impact on the industry and analysing their possible impact on members
• Developing common policy positions among EFAMA’s members and coordinating EFAMA policy and advocacy work on a wide range of topics
• Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policymakers and regulators to represent the views of EFAMA’s members and promote sensible regulation and fair competition conditions for the industry and participate in various events to actively promote the views of the industry
• Building and maintaining a network of trusted relationships within EU authorities and other public and private organisations
• Evaluating the results of EFAMA’s actions, reporting to EFAMA’s members in a timely manner and drawing lessons for the future
• Engaging with the media to present EFAMA’s positions and activities (i.e. media interviews and speaking opportunities at events)

About the Requirements

• Master’s university degree in Law, European Studies, Political Science or Economics, with any  other relevant degree to be considered
• At least a minimum of 2-4 years of relevant professional experience, with experience on financial services topics AND/OR experience of working within an EU trade association to be considered a differentiating asset
• Demonstrable interest in the field of stewardship and/or sustainability reporting coupled with a good understanding of its policy context
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthesise complex information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, result-oriented, creative and enthusiastic
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, verbal, written and presentational
• Native or near-native level English proficiency with any other language to be considered an asset
• An understanding of the EU’s policy-making process and/or of the investment management industry is a distinct advantage  

About the Offer

• An international and flexible working environment with a leading European trade association
• Opportunities to grow, take initiatives and work with a young, ambitious and dynamic team
• Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance
• Life-long learning opportunities through trainings, coaching, etc.
• An attractive remuneration package (incl. fringe benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience under a permanent, full-time Belgian contract

How to apply

You can apply by sending your CV and a cover letter to Sergey Golyshin at sergey.golyshin@mavence.com with Regulatory Policy Advisor (EFAMA) in the subject line. 

Please ensure that your cover letter, which should be a maximum of two pages, clearly outlines why you are suitable for the position and what motivates you to apply. Explicitly explain how your qualifications and experience align with the job requirements mentioned above.

Deadline for applications: 07^th December 2024 at 23:59. The position is open until filled with early applications to be encouraged. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected, at which time the recruitment will be closed.

Please note that only duly completed applications (CV and motivation letter) will be considered. 

Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to respond to all the candidates and will only contact the short-listed ones. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

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