Regulatory Affairs Manager/Economist

ECTA, the trade association representing the interests of over 100 competitive telecoms operators across Europe, is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager preferably with an economic background (candidates with other relevant backgrounds will also be considered) to join its regulatory and public policy team in Brussels.

This is an exciting time in the telecoms sector and the individual can expect to be exposed to European and national institutions and to key debates such as the ‘Connected Continent’ legislative proposal of the European Commission, the review of the Commission Recommendation on relevant markets and the forthcoming revision of the entire Telecoms Regulatory Framework.

The scope of the role will depend on the individual selected, but could include:

• Co-ordinating ECTA working groups or specific policy projects, particularly those with an economic aspect
• Managing economic research projects/studies and benchmarking exercises
• Preparing briefing and policy positions in collaboration with ECTA’s members
• Managing relationships with representatives from EU institutions and ECTA’s members
• Representing ECTA at meetings, public hearings and conferences
• Contributing to the arrangement of ECTA’s flagship events such as the annual ECTA Regulatory Conference.

The post will report to the Director of the Brussels Office. Requirements include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, other languages an asset
• In depth knowledge of the application of regulation in the telecoms or a related sector
• A strong grounding in industrial economics or a related discipline such as regulatory finance
• At least 3 years’ experience in a consulting firm, operator, European or national Government institution or regulator
• Flexible and consensual approach – able to work well in a small team
• Pro-active, able to work autonomously on own initiative
• The ability to meet tight deadlines.

We offer a competitive salary based on levels of skills and experience plus a comprehensive range of benefits and good working environment. There will be scope for the job holder to develop in post broadening their skillset and range of responsibilities.

Applicants should send a covering letter, CV, examples of written work and details of where you heard about the role to Sara Russell at srussell@ectaportal.com by cob Friday 7th February 2014.

European Competitive Telecommunications Association – www.ectaportal.com – tel: +44 (0) 118 979 3282
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