Policy advisor prudential regulation

Insurance Europe is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 37 member bodies — the national insurance associations — it represents all types and sizes of insurance and reinsurance undertakings. Insurance Europe, which is based in Brussels, represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income. Insurance makes a major contribution to Europe’s economic growth and development. European insurers pay out over €1 000bn annually — or €2.8bn a day — in claims, directly employ more than 920 000 people and invest over €10.6trn in the economy. 

Insurance Europe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. Applications from disabled candidates are encouraged.

For our economics and finance department, we are looking for a 

Policy advisor prudential regulation

Function

• Identifies, monitors and analyses developments at EU and international level in the field of prudential regulation, specifically on Solvency II.
• Synthesises Insurance Europe’s members’ feedback and prepares papers that reflect the European industry views on a range of technical and/or political issues relating to prudential regulation and supervision.
• Participates in building consensus amongst industry stakeholders and supports Insurance Europe’s working groups and committees in their decision-making process.
• Participates in Europe’s lobbying strategy towards external stakeholders and liaises with a broad range of legislative and regulatory bodies (eg European Commission, EIOPA, European Parliament).
• Represents the European insurance industry in seminars and conferences, liaises and where needed represents Insurance Europe with other industry groups and working groups in particular with the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA).
• Coordinates closely and reports directly to the head of Prudential Regulation.

Profile

Essential:

• University degree (e.g. economics, finance, actuarial science, business administration) followed by a professional experience of at least three years.
• Experience in risk management or compliance activities in relation to insurance or banking – this may be within an insurer or bank, as a consultant or with a national supervisory authority.
• Strong analytical skills, proven ability to synthesise feedback and to adapt to various audiences.
• Active listener with excellent interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English 
• Goal oriented and a self-starter able to work independently and in a team.
• Competent and persuasive in his/her area of expertise, good interpersonal skills.

​Preferable:

• Direct experience/expertise in insurance
• Fluency in one or more EEA languages in addition to English 

Offer

We offer you a challenging and exciting position. You will work in a stimulating international environment, with numerous opportunities for personal development. You will have the possibility to participate in projects that will influence the European insurance industry over the coming years. Permanent position, attractive salary and benefits.

Contact

Please address application letters and curriculum vitae to Insurance Europe,  Rue Du Champs De Mars 23, 1050 Brussels for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: [email protected]). 

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