About the Context

Based in Brussels, the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) is looking for a Regulatory Policy Advisor with relevant experience and interest within the realm of Pensions to strengthen the regulatory policy team and drive membership engagement on the topic.

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 EFAMA’s Retail Investments, Long-term Savings, and Sustainable Finance Team.

You will have a leading role in EFAMA’s policy and advocacy work, supporting the overall implementation of the Association's strategic objectives.

Your primary responsibilities will include developing EFAMA's positions on issues related to the development of (occupational and personal) pensions at the European level (incl. the forthcoming reviews of the PEPP Regulation and IORP II Directive), the role of equity markets in retirement outcomes, the industry's key role in that space (including in the decumulation phase), and raising awareness of the need to address the increasing pension gaps head-on.    

You will coordinate the activities of EFAMA's Pension Committee and work closely with the Committee Chair and Vice-Chair. In addition to developing position papers and responding to consultations, you will engage with policymakers to present our industry's views. Additionally, you may represent the industry's position on key topics through media interviews and speaking opportunities at events.

You will be responsible for developing the programme of EFAMA’s event during the European Retirement Week (ERW), coordinating the organisation of the ERW together with the other participating associations, building partnerships with link-minded organisations (including the OECD), and leveraging the pension expertise of EFAMA members.

You will also actively contribute to EFAMA’s work on investor education and may be called to work on issues related to long-term savings solutions other than pensions.

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 3-4 years of relevant professional experience, preferably on pensions-related issues - occupational and/or personal - within an EU policy context (trade association, consultancy, think-tank, NGO, other) or within a corporate environment (e.g. a pension fund)
• Demonstrable interest in the field of pensions, as well as related issues such as the wider context of European demographics and their socio-economic effects on EU member states
• Experience in contributing to the programme/agenda setting of events is to be considered an advantage
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthesise complex information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• An ability to operate autonomously and self-sufficiently, where necessary
• 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 coupled with a knowledge of the EU pensions microcosm 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
• Make a difference by taking full ownership of a policy portfolio in a brand new role
• 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 – Pensions (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: 31^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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