FERMA is looking for a full-time Junior EU Advisor. The successful candidate will be assisting in the policy work of the association covering the following areas: sustainability, digital, insurance market, corporate governance and enterprise risk management (ERM).

1. Develop and Drive EU Advocacy Strategy

• Contribute to FERMA’s EU advocacy efforts, working with the EU Affairs Manager.
• Organise and coordinate working groups of risk experts from our 23 member associations.
• Collaborate with members to shape FERMA’s positions, drafting key documents like position papers, guidance notes, and consultation responses.

2. Build Strong Stakeholder Engagement

• Forge and nurture relationships with EU institutions, EIOPA, the OECD, and other influential stakeholders.
• Prepare and participate to bilateral meetings with EU officials on critical topics.
• Attend industry events, providing insights and reporting back to the team

3 Monitor, Advise, and Guide

• Track and assess legislative and policy developments affecting risk and insurance management.
• Advise on regulatory impacts and identify opportunities to influence EU decision-making.
• Design advocacy campaigns and represent FERMA in meetings and forums with EU policymakers.

4. Manage Projects, Working Groups and Committees

• Assist the EU affairs manager with the organisation of FERMA Advocacy Committees and drafting minutes
• Coordinate the work of FERMA members and external partners on projects (e.g., papers, reports, webinars etc.), ensuring result delivery within defined deadlines
• Collaborate on FERMA events and coordinate key actions
• Assist with other activities on request

Candidate Profil

• Graduate student in EU-law, economics, political sciences or other relevant field
• Knowledge of the EU Institutions and legislative processes; knowledge of risk management or insurance is a definite plus
• Experience in one of the European Institutions or a European trade association
• Excellent knowledge of English both speaking and writing; knowledge of French and other languages are a definite plus
• Excellent Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point); capacity of applying new tools such as AI
• Good research skills with a keen eye for details
• Good project management skills
• Flexible, dynamic, self-motivated and innovative, multi-tasking professional with a “can-do” attitude
• Availability to travel abroad when required
• Located in Brussels

We offer

• Experience and knowledge in diverse risk management related areas and the possibility to explore a variety of topics.
• Working with an international team
• Indeterminate Duration Contract (CDI) under Belgian Law
• A competitive compensation package; transport in Brussels partially refunded (STIB subscription)

Application process

• Send CV and cover letter in English by e-mail to: Adrien Boudet at adrien.boudet@ferma.eu [1] by 30 August with the following reference in the subject line of your email: “First and Last Name – Junior EU Advisor”
• Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis
• Interviews will be run in the office or via video conference in early September.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information visit www.ferma.eu [2]

Please note that FERMA is processing your data for recruitment reasons. In the event that you are not selected, FERMA will retain your information for a period of one year in case of future job openings.

FERMA is the representative organisation of the risk management profession in Europe. Established in 1974, FERMA brings together 23 national risk management associations in 22 European countries, representing over 6.000 risk managers active in a wide range of business sectors from major industrial and commercial companies to financial institutions and local government bodies. These members play a crucial role for their organisations with respect to the management and treatment of complex risks and insurance issues. FERMA provides the means of coordinating risk management and optimising the impact of its member associations at a European level. We promote communication among our members and within the International Federation of Risk and Insurance Management Associations (IFRIMA), of which FERMA is a member.

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