Senior Advisor Government Affairs

We are looking for a Senior Advisor Government Affairs to join our team in Amsterdam. The position will start as soon as possible, and will report directly to the Chief Policy Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee.

The Government Affairs department plays a crucial role in shaping the regulatory landscape and ensuring that our business operations align with governmental policies and regulations. This department is responsible for engaging with European and national government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to advocate for the interests of our company. It works closely with internal stakeholders to develop strategies that influence policy and regulatory developments, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive business environment.

You will be primarily responsible for:

• Engaging with European and national government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to represent the interests of our operations.
• Developing and implementing strategies to influence policy and regulatory developments.
• Coordinating with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Leading projects and initiatives to enhance our services and ensure compliance with international standards.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders in the government and industry.

Your Profile:

• 4-7 years of relevant EU (at least 2 years) and national regulatory and government affairs experience, with substantial experience in the financial services sector.
• Very good knowledge and understanding of the European financial services regulatory framework.
• Excellent understanding and ability to navigate of the EU legislative and regulatory processes.
• International experience, diplomatic sensitivity, and proven multicultural exposure.
• Experience with managing and participating in projects to defend organisation’s interest, gathered in private and/or public sector.
• Leadership skills and experience in functioning in a high-demanding complex environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch.

Working with us means:

• Working towards the overarching objective to further integrate European capital markets and enhance the competitiveness of the EU.
• Being part of a committed, dynamic and innovative team.
• Substantial internal exposure to Euronext business lines and external representation of Euronext in industry associations.
• High degree of empowerment and independence in executing advocacy strategies.
• Engaging in challenging and rewarding projects contributing to further expansion of Euronext.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Euronext Values

Unity

•        We respect and value the people we work with

•        We are unified through a common purpose

•        We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

•        We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly

•        We act with integrity in everything we do

•        We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

•        We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness

•        We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change

•        We take smart risks

Energy

•        We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo

•        We focus on and encourage personal leadership

•        We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

•           We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders

•           We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome

•           We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.