Research Executive - Financial Services

Research Executive - Financial Services

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs

Brussels, Belgium

Rud Pedersen Public Affairs is looking for a motivated trainee to join our growing Brussels public affairs consultancy for a 6-month paid internship.

Our Brussels office opened in 2017, and as a result of continued growth, we are currently looking to strengthen our team with a Research Executive who will support our key business areas in response to evolving client needs.

The position

In particular, the role entails:

• Following EU developments and undertaking initial research on policy issues on behalf of clients, particularly in the FinTech and/or technology sector;
• Supporting the team with legislative, regulatory and media monitoring, providing insights and reports for clients;
• Assisting in stakeholder engagement by mapping relevant policymakers, regulators, and industry actors;
• Contribute to association management, supporting coordination and implementation of activities (desirable but not essential);
• Help organise and manage events, including roundtables and policy discussions;
• Taking an active role in client teams, and suggesting improvements for servicing of clients with regards to research and analysis;
• Participating at external events relevant to day-to-day work and seeking to build relationships with external actors at an appropriate level;
• Building competence in undertaking public affairs tasks on behalf of clients.

Skills and Experience

• Experience the financial services or digital/tech sector, acquired in the EU institutions, or public affairs consultancy highly desirable;
• Enthusiasm, a sharp mind, a pro-active nature and strong communication skills;
• Knowledge of financial services regulation (in particular AML/CFT, sanctions, payments, digital finance) and/or tech (in particular PSD/PSR, IPR, DORA, AI Act, DSA & DMA, copyright etc.);
• Master’s degree in EU affairs, finance, economics or a related field;
• An enthusiasm for conducting public affairs and communications in all its forms, from direct outreach to social media engagement;
• Interest in helping to organise and manage events;
• Full professional proficiency in English, with working knowledge of French or another EU official language.

Your written English skills will be tested during the selection process via a short assessment.

Only candidates eligible to work in an EU member state can be considered.

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