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Account Executive - Financial Services Hume Brophy | Brussels


Hume Brophy – Account Executive
Hume Brophy, a management-owned public affairs and regulatory counsel consultancy seeks an experienced Public Affairs professional to join our fast-growing EU public affairs practice in Brussels. The right candidate will have previous consultancy experience or EU institutions and be looking to advance their career in a dynamic and highly rewarding environment by working on high-profile clients in interesting and challenging sectors.
Position
Working closely with the HB team in London and Dublin, the Account Executive will:
  •  Provide account support on a number of EU public affairs accounts and projects
  •  Assume responsibility for the delivery of planning, services and reporting for current clients
  •  Assisting with preparing draft reports and issue analysis
  •  Monitoring and political intelligence for clients
  •  Contribute to and cultivate new business development opportunities
  •  Assist in targeted marketing of the company to corporate audiences
Profile and Skill Set Required
HB is looking for a highly-motivated, team-player interested in accelerating his/her career in public affairs. Applicants should have as a minimum:
  •  Prior experience in EU public affairs, ideally gained in a consultancy setting or EU institutions
  •  An expert understanding of the EU policy process and broader political environment
  •  Knowledgeable in financial services and/or energy policy issues
  •  Excellent communications skills and networking ability
  •  Excellent written and spoken English, other EU languages an advantage
Applicants must be prepared to travel, work across multiple client accounts and be entitled to work in the European Union.
Terms and Remuneration
The successful applicant will be contracted for an initial six month period, which will transition to a full-time appointment subject to performance. HB offers a highly-competitive package for the right team member.
Application Details
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to careers@humebrophy.com before 1st March including the reference code ‘HB Brussels– Account Executive’ in the subject line. Only candidates eligible to work in the EU should apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Selected candidates will be interviewed in Brussels shortly.