Vie Government Affairs

Join us as a VIE Government Affairs in our International Graduate Programme

The position will start as soon as possible and will report directly to the Chief Policy Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee, for an initial period of 12 months.

The Government Affairs department plays a crucial role in shaping the regulatory landscape and ensuring that our business operations align with governmental policies and regulations. This department is responsible for engaging with government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to advocate for the interests of our company. It works closely with internal stakeholders to develop strategies that influence policy and regulatory developments, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive business environment.

You will be primarily responsible for:
- Assisting with the tracking of legislation and public policy issues, including Euronext engagement within relevant associations and trade bodies.- Conducting research on specific issues, legislation or policy initiatives, relevant to Euronext.- Supporting the development and execution of advocacy campaigns or outreach initiatives, towards EU and national institutions (e.g., European Commission, European Parliament, permanent representations of Member States, national competent authorities) supporting the group’s policy objectives.- Coordinating with team members within the Government Affairs (GA) team, Regulatory Affairs (RA) team, Business Units (BU) and across the group in order to ensure alignment with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.- Assisting with the preparation of presentations, reports, assessments and briefing materials for meetings and conferences.

Your Profile:
- 2 years of relevant EU (primarily) regulatory and/or government affairs experience, preferably in the financial services sector.- Good understanding of the EU legislative and regulatory processes.- International experience, cultural sensitivity, and proven international exposure.- Experience with participating in projects to defend organisation’s interest.- Leadership skills and experience in a high-demanding, complex environment.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Fluent in English; knowledge of other languages (e.g. French, German or Italian) is a plus.

Working with us means:
- Working towards the overarching objective to further integrate European capital markets and enhance the competitiveness of the EU.- Being part of a committed, dynamic and innovative team.- Substantial internal exposure to Euronext business lines and external representation of Euronext in industry associations.- Engaging in challenging and rewarding projects contributing to further expansion of Euronext.- Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Euronext - Shape capital markets for future generations

Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base.

Find out more about us at:
Euronext

Euronext Values

Unity
- We respect and value the people we work with
- We are unified through a common purpose
- We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity
- We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
- We act with integrity in everything we do
- We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility
- We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
- We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
- We take smart risks

Energy
- We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
- We focus on and encourage personal leadership
- We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability
- We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
- We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
- We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

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