Regulatory Policy Advisor - Capital Markets & Digital

 European Fund and Asset Management Association - EFAMA

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA), based in Brussels, is seeking a Policy Advisor with a focus on Capital Markets topics to strengthen its team. The candidate will have prior experience in an EU-based policy role within the financial services sector.

About EFAMA

EFAMA is the voice of the European investment management industry, which manages approximately EUR 33 trillion of assets on behalf of its clients in Europe and worldwide.

As a trade association, our role is to promote the interests of our members and raise awareness of the importance of the services and solutions they provide, helping citizens achieve their financial goals and supporting the European economy.

We advocate for a regulatory environment that supports our industry’s crucial role in steering capital towards investments for a sustainable future and providing long-term value for investors. 

About the Responsibilities

You will join EFAMA’s Capital Markets and Digital Team.

You will monitor, analyse and engage on regulatory issues relating to trade and post-trade activities in capital markets. The role will encompass various aspects of the MiFID regulation and other regulations impacting fund managers in their capital market activities.

As a task force and working group coordinator, 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 informing the legislative debate, while participating in various conferences and events to actively promote EFAMA's views. More specifically, your role will consist of:

• Monitoring EU and international regulatory developments likely to have a significant impact on the EU investment management industry, alerting members at an early stage, while also providing initial analyses of such developments;
• Maintaining the interest and engagement of a very active group of experts through timely and well-run meetings, and the ability to identify key topics/areas that necessitate action ;
• Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policy-makers 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 our 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 members in a timely manner and drawing lessons for the future; and
• Engaging with the media to present EFAMA’s views, positions and activities (i.e. media interviews and speaking opportunities at events and panels).

About the Requirements

• Master’s university degree in Economics, Law, European studies, or other relevant area, with a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant professional experience
• In terms of prior policy experience: either a good understanding of capital markets functioning and trade life cycle with experience within the asset management industry, OR broader financial services experience within a trade association setting or in an in-house government affairs role;
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthetise 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 communication skills, verbal, written and presentational;
• Native/near native-level English speaker;
• An understanding of the EU’s policy-making process and/or of the investment.

About the Offer

• Become part of an international working environment with a leading European trade association;
• Opportunities to grow, take initiatives and work with a driven and ambitious team;
• Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance with an impact on an entire European industry;
• An attractive remuneration package (incl. fringe benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the Application

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: 26^th September 2025. The position is open until filled, with early applications 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 (including a CV and a 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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