Senior Research Analyst – European Financial Regulation recruitment

Job description:

•  Take responsibility for researching the topics in Finance Watch’s scope.

•  Respond to public consultations.

•  Participate in working groups with Members and take responsibility for coordinating Finance Watch Members’ contributions on specific topics.

•  Write research reports and position papers.

•  Work in close collaboration with Public Affairs and Communication teams. Take active part in meetings with elected officials, civil servants and regulators.

•  Present Finance Watch’s work in public.

•  Represent Finance Watch at a high level.

Profile / main qualifications:

•  Be convinced about Finance Watch’s mission.

•  Significant relevant experience acquired working for financial institutions, legal firms involved in financial or financial regulatory matters or for financial trade associations. It is expected that candidates should have hands-on experience in their field of speciality. Professionals with background in the following fields are particularly encouraged to apply:

o    Insurance

o    Pension funds

o    Legal / regulatory background applied to financial industry

•  Very strong technical knowledge of financial issues and financial regulation.

•  Understand the NGO world and be committed to working with Finance Watch’s members.

•  Native or bilingual proficiency in German and full command of English.

•  Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

•  Ability to work under pressure.

•  Be a results-oriented and self-motivated individual.

•  Be a team player.