Director or associate director, eu financial services (public policy) (all genders)

Ph3Director or Associate Director, EU Financial Services (Public Policy) (all genders) /h3 pBrussels /p pbDirector or Associate Director, EU Financial Services (Public Policy) (all genders) /b /p pFGS Global is the strategic leadership advisory for a complex world. We help our clients anticipate what's next, influence what matters and orchestrate outcomes that last. We work across strategic and financial communications, policy and public affairs, corporate reputation, crisis management, AI advisory and data-driven digital engagement. With 1,400 professionals in 31 offices around the world, our capabilities give leaders an integrated advantage at every critical moment. /p pOur Brussels office serves as our EU hub, and we are looking for a Director or Associate Director to join our Financial Services Policy team there. /p pJoin our team in Brussels as a Director or Associate Director, EU Financial Services (all genders). /p h3Your Responsibilities /h3 ul liPolicy monitoring and analysis: Track and interpret EU financial services policy and regulatory developments, translating complex legislative changes into clear, actionable insights for clients that go beyond surface-level monitoring. We expect analysis that connects regulatory developments to the political and geopolitical context and specific business needs of each client, presented in a way that is immediately understandable and useful to non-specialist audiences. /li liClient delivery: Lead the delivery of client mandates across the financial services sector, contributing to day-to-day account management and ensuring high-quality written and oral outputs. /li liStakeholder engagement: Lead in identifying and engaging relevant political, policy and regulatory stakeholders across the EU institutions, member‑state representations, trade associations and think tanks. /li liProject management: Own specific workstreams within larger mandates, coordinating across internal teams and ensuring delivery meets deadlines and the highest standards. /li liNew business support: Contribute to securing new business, including research, engagement, writing proposals and participating in pitch meetings alongside senior colleagues. /li liJunior team support: Provide guidance and feedback to junior colleagues, contributing to a culture of high performance within the team. /li /ul h3What You Should Bring /h3 pThe ideal candidate has a solid grounding in EU financial services policy, gained through experience in a consultancy, trade association, EU institution or regulatory body, member‑state representation and/or financial institution. You understand how policy and regulation affect businesses operating in the financial services sector, and you know how to communicate that clearly to clients whose priorities and pressures differ from those of the institutions. /p ul li5–10 years of experience (depending on level) in a public‑affairs agency, management consultancy, strategic advisory firm, trade association, EU institution or regulatory body, member‑state representation and/or financial institution. /li liDirect experience working on financial services policy and regulation. /li liExcellent written and oral skills, with a demonstrated ability to translate complex policy and regulatory developments into concise, client‑ready analysis. /li liVery good working knowledge of the EU financial services policy landscape, including key legislative files and the organisations that shape them. /li liAbility to engage confidently with clients and external stakeholders, with support from senior colleagues where needed. /li liStrong organisational skills and a track record of delivering to deadlines across multiple workstreams. /li liProactive, collaborative approach with an interest in developing your own expertise and client relationships over time. /li liFluency in English; additional European languages are an asset. /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 ul liThe opportunity to work within one of the world’s leading strategic leadership advisory firms, on high‑profile mandates across EU institutions, member states and global clients. /li liThe opportunity to contribute to and shape FGS Global’s Financial Services Policy team in Brussels. /li liExciting mandates and real development prospects across financial‑services markets, geographies and practice areas. /li liAn inspiring working environment, with the opportunity to work at another of our offices for a limited period of time. /li liInduction and individual support from experienced senior consultants. /li liContinuous development through close collaboration with integrated project teams and the FGS Global Academy. /li liA dedicated and supportive Financial Services Policy team that works across the UK, Europe and southeast Asia. /li liA corporate culture that combines excellence with team spirit, and a flexible working model across our offices and from home. /li /ul h3Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t worry! /h3 pStudies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At FGS Global, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role and our company but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr