EAPB Vacancy / Adviser on Banking Regulation and Capital Markets

23 November 2022About us

The European Association of Public Banks (EAPB) is the voice of the European public banking sector. EAPB represents over 90 financial institutions from 18 countries in Europe, including national and regional development banks, municipality funding agencies and public commercial banks. EAPB members provide financial services and funding for projects that support sustainable economic and social development. Our members finance a sustainable economy, social housing, health care, education, and public infrastructure at national, regional, and local level.

The EAPB Secretariat organizes exchanges between EAPB members on all issues relevant to public banks. It promotes constructive dialogue between our experts, regulators, supervisors, and other stakeholders. The EAPB Secretariat liaises directly with the EU institutions and represents the interests of its members before the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council.

Key responsibilities

· Develop and execute advocacy with key EU policy makers

· Monitor regulatory measures relevant to public banks

· Communicate internally on current political developments to the Economic and Financial Committee (ECOFIN) and the Capital Markets Committee (CMC), both EAPB committees composed of experts from our members

· Draft policy briefs, position papers, and other advocacy documents on EU Affairs

· Prepare and coordinate the EAPB Economic and Financial Affairs Committee and Capital Markets Committee Meetings

Main policy areas

· Banking Regulation and in particular the finalization of Basel III

· Banking Supervision

· Banking Union and in particular the European Deposit Insurance and the Crisis Management Framework

· Sustainable Finance

· Capital Markets Union

Our requirements and expectations

· University degree in economics, law, or another relevant discipline

· Very good analytical skills and a strong understanding of economic and political contexts

· Experience in banking, finance, advocacy, and/or EU policy making

· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English

· Commitment, flexibility, and curiosity for new topics

· Confident appearance vis-à-vis high-ranking representatives from politics, supervisory authorities, and banks

· Sensitivity to political aspects of the EAPB’s work

· Be a dynamic, result-oriented team-player

· Good knowledge of German or French would be an asset

What we offer

· The opportunity to play a key role in public banking and its perception for the development of the European economy and social cohesion

· Be part of a friendly, dynamic and international team in the heart of the Brussels EU district

· An employment contract under Belgian law for an indefinite period

· A remuneration package including a competitive salary, lunch vouchers, eco-cheques, 30 days of annual leave, transport allowance

Application instructions

As part of your application, please respond to two following questions in writing (in max 2000 characters):

· Please describe the main goals of the latest Basel III reforms and implications for the EU?

· Please describe the role of the European Parliament on EU prudential regulation and main tools/procedures that it has at its disposal to shape it?

Interested candidates are invited to send their application letter, CV and question responses by January 1, 2023 to the EAPB Secretary-General, Mr. Marcel Roy at marcel.roy@eapb.eu.

Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews organised on a rolling-basis, only successful candidates will be contacted.