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EU/International Affairs Policy Adviser

BIPAR - European Federation of Insurance Intermediaries

Brussels, Belgium

BIPAR, the European Federation of Insurance and Financial Intermediaries, is currently looking for a

EU/International Affairs Policy Adviser
(Brussels, Belgium)

The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and intercultural skills. He/she will be part of our dynamic team of 7 persons. He/she will be in charge of coordination and follow-up of European and International Public Affairs dossiers of interest to the insurance and financial sectors.

Qualifications and competence:

We are looking for the following candidate:

  • University law/economic degree or equivalent qualification;
  • At least 2/3 years of similar professional experience with regulatory or policy making at EU/international level;
  • Excellent written and spoken English; must speak at least one other EU language fluently;
  • Very good knowledge of EU/International institutions;
  • Knowledge of the insurance and/or financial sector would be a plus;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
  • Proven ability to understand and summarise complex technical/regulatory issues;
  • Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills, flexibility, and reliability;
  • Ability to gather information necessary to achieve objectives, using a variety of sources;
  • Capacity to easily establish and develop effective professional relationships;
  • Willingness to travel.

Application letter and CV should be sent at the latest by 5 September 2011.
The application letter, of maximum one page, should:

  • Establish the motivation to work for a European/International Federation;
  • Describe relevant work experience; and
  • Explain the applicant’s interest in insurance and/or financial issues.

Contact:

Please send your application letter, CV and salary expectations to bipar2@gmail.com for the attention of the Director, Mr Nic De Maesschalck.