Head of Representative Office Brussels (m/f/diverse)

The company 
Group Communications has the task of further developing the perception of the Group’s brands in line with its strategy, sustainably enhancing Commerzbank’s reputation among its stakeholders and contributing to an appropriate company valuation. To this end, we are the framework provider for the entire Commerzbank Group. Group Communications supports the strategic corporate goals with relevant information and an active dialogue, including with politicians. At the same time, we mediate interests and expectations between our stakeholders and Commerzbank. On this basis, Group Communications defines appropriate standards and strategies, advises the Board of Management on strategic communication issues and, together with management, ensures the further development of the corporate culture in line with purpose, values, brand and strategy.

Your profile 

• Degree in law, economics or humanities Specialist knowledge in the field of banking and financial market regulation
• Medium to long-term professional experience, preferably in the field of communication, preferably in the financial or media industry or in a political organization
• Advantageous: Existing network in politics, especially in Brussels International competence and experience in the international business environment
• Language skills (German and English fluent; Knowledge of one of the two Belgian national languages desirable but not mandatory)

Your tasks 

As Head of Representative Office, you will be responsible for the EU Liason Office and its content-related and organisational operations.

• Channeling information on current regulatory projects at an early stage and participating in the preparation of appropriate proposals and initiatives within the framework of the usual interest representation
• Development of positions of the bank and communication vis-à-vis relevant stakeholders
• Organization and implementation of visits by board members and executives to the relevant stakeholders
• Conception and implementation of events in order to actively represent Commerzbank’s positions in the political environment – with the support of specialists from the specialist departments
• If necessary, development of a resilient network in Brussels as a basis for political communication on the ground (if not yet available)
• Representation of the bank vis-à-vis the Belgian authorities (within the limits of the competences granted) and in relevant associations
• Ensuring organizational operations, responsibility for the administrative implementation of (compliance) requirements
• Management of the staff of the Liaison Office.

Our benefits
Company pension scheme; Flexible working; Professional Training & Development; Work-Life Balance; International work