Public Affairs Account Executive, Financial Services

Fleishman-Hillard

Brussels, Belgium

FleishmanHillard’s Brussels office is seeking an entry-level consultant in the field of Financial Services to join its established international Public Affairs office. FleishmanHillard is one of the world's leading public affairs and communications groups, with over 80 offices worldwide. The Brussels office consists of about 70 full-time consultants, who collaborate across the office on their specific areas of expertise – e.g. chemicals, healthcare, consumer, financial services, and environment policy. 

The FleishmanHillard Brussels Financial Services team is led by Donald Ricketts, Bertrand Huet and Martin Bresson and advises over 30 clients spanning across banks, investors, insurance companies, market infrastructures, data providers, payments systems, credit rating agencies. The Practice is supported by 15 full-time consultants. Although the various positions in the team impose a certain hierarchy, FleishmanHillard prefers to operate a relatively flat structure and above all is a meritocracy. Our philosophy hinges very much on supportive team working and it is important that new additions to the team are a good “fit” in this respect.

Overall profile sought for this position:

Having a general understanding of EU policymaking and a true interest in economics or financial services. Any previous experience acquired through working in the EU institutions or national ministries of finance/regulators, in a consultancy firm or in-house is a plus. Knowledge of banking, payments and pensions sectors will be valued. 

Excellent communication and writing skills is a must. You should be naturally committed to the highest standards of service delivery and having the willingness to manage multiple deadlines. We look for someone who is able to initiate and create when it comes to problem solving. Native /near as English speaker (fluency in other European languages an advantage). Being a convinced team player.

The main responsibilities of the position include:

• Assisting in implementing public affairs programmes for market-leading global accounts;
• Daily reporting on key developments from this international and dynamic sector;
• Assisting with preparing draft reports, presentations and issue analysis;
•  Being part of a dynamic team guided by senior industry practitioners;
• Proactively building networks around key issues;
• Opportunity for broad sectorial experience and growth.

If you’re qualified and interested in this opportunity please send your CV in confidence to Laura Vanderstraeten (Laura.Vanderstraeten@fleishmaneurope.com).

About FleishmanHillard

FleishmanHillard is the world’s most complete global communications firm, specializing in public relations, public affairs, marketing, paid media, and transmedia and social content. FleishmanHillard delivers on The power of true, reflecting the firm’s high values and unique ability to guide clients through a world demanding unprecedented authenticity and transparency. FleishmanHillard was named “Standout Agency” on Advertising Age’s 2013 A-List; NAFE’s “Top 50 Companies for Executive Women” for 2010-2013; Advertising Age’s 2012 “Best Places to Work”; and The Holmes Report’s 2012 Global “Public Affairs Agency of the Year.” The firm’s award-winning work is widely heralded, including at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity. FleishmanHillard is part of Diversified Agency Services, a division of Omnicom Group Inc., and has more than 80 offices in 29 countries, plus affiliates in 42 countries. Visit us at www.fleishmanhillard.com.

Diversified Agency Services (DAS), a division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), manages Omnicom’s holdings in a variety of marketing communications disciplines. DAS includes over 200 companies, which operate through a combination of networks and regional organizations, serving international and local clients through more than 700 offices in 71 countries.

Omnicom Group Inc. (www.omnicomgroup.com) is a leading global marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.