DeHavilland/OPP
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Policy Assistant: Financial Services
About us
DeHavilland/OPP is the leading provider of political insight and intelligence, supplying public affairs professionals with the information and analysis they need to react to and influence government policy. We make it our business to understand and meet the needs of our clients, which include major players in financial services, tech and digital, manufacturing, healthcare, infrastructure, energy and government.
We pride ourselves on our service, which is underpinned by powerful technology and brought to life by our team of really talented people. It is fast-paced and fun, covering both the big drama of politics and the small detail of the policies that really change lives.
Position overview
We are looking for a motivated Financial Services Policy Assistant to join our office in Brussels. In this role you will support the work of the policy team with the daily policy monitoring, analysis and provision of insight on key regulatory issues.
If you have an interest in Financial Services, we can offer a policy role that will boost your capabilities, your profile and your prospects.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Conducting daily monitoring and reporting on relevant policy developments.
- Keeping the OPP platform updated
- Writing concise meeting summaries of policy debates in the European institutions.
- Ad hoc support to the team with tasks such as preparing daily policy briefings, research, client management.
- Accompanying senior members of the team to meetings and responding to queries from clients.
Requirements
- Master’s degree, preferably in a relevant field such as EU politics, economics, or law.
- At least 1 year of professional experience or previous internships in EU policy, public affairs or a related field.
- Experience in EU Financial Services policy or a demonstrable interest in the topic.
- Clear understanding of the EU institutions and EU legislative process.
- Professional proficiency in English. Knowledge of other EU languages is an asset but not essential.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently as part of the team.
- Excellent research and analytical skills, and a great eye for detail.
What we offer
- Competitive entry-level salary with opportunities for career development.
- Modern office in the heart of the Brussels bubble.
- Continuous training opportunities
Apply now
To apply for this position, please send your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected] before 6 September 2024.
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