Regulatory Policy Adviser - Brussels, België - EFAMA

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Regulatory Policy Adviser

EFAMA - European Fund and Asset Management Association

Brussels, Belgium

About the Organisation

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), based in Brussels, is looking for a Regulatory Policy Advisor with relevant experience in asset management companies' regulation to strengthen its regulatory team.

EFAMA is the voice of the European investment management industry. Its membership consists of 27 national associations, 58 corporate members and 27 associate members.


About the Responsibilities of the Position
You will be part of the Association's Regulatory Policy Team.


The team is responsible for:

• Monitoring EU and international regulatory developments likely to have a significant impact on the EU investment management industry and alerting members at the earliest possible stage;
• Analysing the possible impacts of these developments, facilitating exchanges of views and fostering the development of common positions among our members;
• Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policymakers and regulators to represent the views of our members and promote sensible regulation and fair competition conditions for the industry; and
• Evaluating the results of our actions, reporting to our members in a timely manner and drawing lessons for the future.

Your role will consist of monitoring EU initiatives in your area of competence, with a particular focus on core EU regulations applicable to asset management companies (AIFMD, UCITS, IFD/IFR, DORA and AML, among others).

As coordinator of a standing committee, you will work closely with EFAMA members and industry representatives to identify priorities, develop robust industry positions and draft appropriate narratives.

You will build and maintain a network of trusted relationships within EU authorities and other public and private organisations.

You will engage with EU policymakers and national regulators at various levels to represent the interests of the industry and contribute to inform the legislative debate, while participating in various conferences and events to actively promote the views of EFAMA.

• University degree in Law, European studies, Economics/Finance/Business or other relevant area, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrable prior exposure to the investment management industry and good understanding of asset management companies regulation, including aspects related to risk management, operational resilience (e.g. cybersecurity) and financial stability.
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthetise complex information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly proactive, selfmotivated, resultoriented, creative and enthusiastic
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and presentational
• Nativelevel English speaker is a must
• An understanding of the EU's policymaking process is a distinct advantage

About the Offer

• An international working environment with a leading European trade association
• Opportunities to grow, take initiatives and work with a young and ambitious team
• Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance (e.g. realising a Capital Markets Union for Europe, encouraging individual savings, supporting sustainable investments, among others).
• An attractive remuneration package (incl. fringe benefits such as a bonus scheme) commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Fulltime, permanent employment contract

About the Application

• A cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the post
• A recent curriculum vitae

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