(Senior) Policy Adviser

Eurosif – the European Sustainable Investment Forum, is looking to recruit a (Senior) Policy Adviser to draft the organisation’s positions and reports on
various topics in the realm of EU sustainable finance, as well as to conduct research, advocate the organisation’s positions with EU policymakers and other stakeholders, coordinate some of the organisation’s working groups and monitor European sustainable finance policy developments.

The successful candidate will work closely with the entire team, in particular with the incumbent Senior Policy Adviser and the Executive Director of Eurosif, reporting to the latter. This is a full-time position based in Brussels, with the possibility to work some days remotely. The position may entail some travel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop positions and reports on sustainable finance topics, in particularly those that are relevant to asset management.
• Help develop advocacy strategies towards the EU institutions and execute these, including liaising regularly with key policymakers, allies and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate some of Eurosif’s working groups on specific regulatory/policy/sustainable investment-related topics.
• Conduct research on matters related to sustainable investing.
• Write papers, briefing notes and memos on EU policy and regulatory topics.
• Represent the organisation externally including through speaking engagements and participation in conferences & technical workshops.
• Coordinate regulatory and policy-related activities with policy colleagues and ongoing monitoring of relevant EU policy and regulatory developments in the area of sustainable finance, stewardship and corporate governance to inform the Executive Director and Eurosif members about the relevant developments.
• Together with the incumbent Senior Policy Adviser, coach and oversee junior policy colleague(s) in the organisation.
• Liaise with communication colleagues regarding policy-related contents.
• Assist the Executive Director and other colleagues in identifying key topics of research for Eurosif to develop helpful and insightful materials for policymakers.
• Help develop grant proposals and grant-related reporting.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS
 

• At least 3/5 years of work experience in a regulatory/policy-related role, and/or in the financial sector, trade associations, EU institutions and/or NGOs.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in financial services and sustainable finance.
• Proficiency in English and excellent writing skills. Additional EU languages will be an asset.
• Critical thinking and intellectual rigour, while being able to navigate conflicting interests and different points of view.
• Demonstrable experience of writing papers, reports and public speaking/advocacy work.
• Positive attitude and a team-player, while also able to work autonomously.
• Confidence to take responsibility and engage with policymakers and members.
• Well-organised, professional and reliable.
• Flexible and able to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities, strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, MS Teams, etc.).
• Legal right to work in Belgium.

WHAT WE OFFER
• Belgian employment contract (CDD for one year or CDI negotiable).
• Good compensation package, corresponding to the level of experience and skills of the successful candidate.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic international team and a growing organisation.
• A friendly working environment.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please send your application entitled “(Senior) Policy Adviser”, including a CV and a cover letter/email, by Wednesday 8 January 2025 COB to [email protected].

Please note that only complete applications will be considered.

ABOUT EUROSIF
 

Eurosif is the leading pan-European association promoting sustainable finance at the European level – encompassing the European Union (EU), the wider European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Eurosif is a partnership comprised of Europe-based national Sustainable Investment Fora (SIFs). Most of these SIFs have a broad and diverse membership including asset managers, institutional investors, index providers and ESG research & analytics providers. Eurosif and its members are committed to the growth and development of sustainable finance and support the ambition of European and global policymakers in enabling a fully transparent and high-quality sustainable investment market through appropriate and well-designed regulation and industry best practice.

Eurosif’s activities involve contributing substantively to public policy development and conducting research that enables a better understanding of ESG implementation, the sustainable finance market, and the obstacles encountered by sustainability-oriented investors.

Further information is available at: www.eurosif.org

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