RESPONSIBILITIES PROFILE - European Banking Federation

13 March 2015
The European Banking Federation (EBF) is seeking to recruit to a full time position, a Senior
Policy Adviser who will be responsible for building consensus and developing policy positions,
designing and delivering lobbying strategy, and coordinating members' actions. Working with
and lobbying the European institutions to achieve an appropriate regulatory and supervisory
framework in the EU.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the EBF Business Finance team, specific focus will lie on the financing of Small and
Medium-sized Enterprises, and trade and export finance. This would involve providing the
Secretariat to, and contributing to the further development of, the relevant EBF
Committee/Working Group in the field of finance for industry and international trade, as well
as anticipating regulatory developments, EBF position-building and advocacy work. In this area,
topics covered will include:
- EU policy towards stimulating longer term financing for the European economy;
- Capital Markets Union;
- Programmes of the European Investment Bank;
- Policy developments in the context of the OECD Arrangement on Export Credits;
- Market conditions for the financing of trade, short and longer term;
- Regulatory issues affecting banks’ financing of the economy.
In that context, under the EBF Business Finance Committee, key responsibilities are:
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Contributing to the development of the Committee’s work programme and focus,
including the specific work-streams and ongoing management of the secretariat for
the Export Credit Working Group;
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Drafting and delivery of positions / responses to consultations on relevant
legislation, according to the above job description, and supporting, where
necessary, the communication of EBF’s messages in the area of finance for industry
and international trade;
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Ongoing direct contacts with policy makers in the area of finance for the economy
(e.g. the European Commission and European Parliament; the EBA, EIB and ECB; and
the OECD). Maintaining the EBF relationship with such institutions as “partner of
choice”.
PROFILE
The successful candidate will have at least 5 years relevant experience of industry financing or
banking issues and (preferably also in) EU public affairs.
In addition, the candidate should:
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hold a university degree in finance, law or political sciences;
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have an excellent understanding of the EU decision making process. Experience
working in an EU institution and/or holding a Master’s degree in EU studies is highly
appreciated;
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be fluent in English - written and spoken (other languages an asset);
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possess excellent drafting and advocacy skills;
European Banking Federation aisbl – 56 Avenue des Arts, B-1000 Brussels
Phone: +32 2 508 37 11 – Website: www.ebf-fbe.eu - EU Transparency register ID number: 4722660838-23
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demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking skills;
have very good communication and team working skills;
have strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure;
display excellent influencing skills, persuasiveness and a good sense of diplomacy;
be able to work on politically sensitive subjects and to generate agreement among
members with diverse interests.
The ideal candidate will show great dedication to work, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
towards the various projects for which he/she will be responsible.
The person reports to the Executive Director of the Retail, Legal, Economic & Social Policy
Department.
This is a challenging position, which will be rewarded with a competitive and attractive package.
APPLICATIONS
Please send your application (including a letter explaining why you are interested + curriculum
vitae) to Ms. Pina Elégant, Internal Affairs & Human Resources Executive Director by 27 March
2015 at the latest email: ebf-hr@ebf-fbe.eu or mail: European Banking Federation, 56 Avenue
des Arts -1000 Brussels, Belgium.
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