Director, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy TeamThe International Capital Market Association (ICMA)About ICMAICMA promotes well-functioning cross-border capital markets, which are essential to fund sustainable economic growth. It is a not-for-profit membership association with offices in Zurich, London, Paris, Brussels, and Hong Kong, serving around 620 members in 70 jurisdictions globally. Its members include private and public sector issuers, banks and central banks.RoleDirector, Market Practice and Regulatory Policy TeamLocation: Brussels (regular travel required as part of the role, mainly within Europe)Reporting to: Managing Directors, Co-Heads of Market Practice & Regulatory PolicyAbout the roleThe successful candidate will be a key member of ICMA’s Market Practice and Regulatory Policy (MPRP) team based in Brussels, reporting to the MPRP Co-heads. The MPRP team comprises three core ‘vertical’ pillars: Primary, Secondary, Repo & Collateral. In addition, the role requires working closely and cooperatively with ICMA’s two key “horizontal” Teams of FinTech & Digitalisation (FTD) and Sustainable Finance (SF). These cross-cutting themes are becoming critical in market development and structural evolution and are ever more prominent in the focus and work of the three vertical pillars.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of the role will include:Create and maintain an engagement plan for policymakers to develop and maintain senior relationships with national, European and international financial and regulatory authorities.Work closely with the Co-Heads, in particular the Head of Public Policy & Advocacy, to develop and execute ICMA’s policy engagement strategy.Collaborate closely and continuously with the MPRP teams to support an ICMA-wide policy approach, align and optimise member interests, acting as the Brussels-based liaison.Capture policy developments in a forward-looking policy tracker, monitor and assess the impact of new international, European, or national guidelines, rules and regulations on ICMA’s members.Act as principal liaison with ICMA’s public policy consulting firm in Brussels to help drive the development of ICMA’s overall advocacy priorities and deliverables.Take the lead as the Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) Secretary in market practice and regulatory policy initiatives.Liaise proactively with ICMA RPC members between meetings, keeping them advised of relevant new developments.Draft short summaries of policy developments and specific regulatory files.Play a key role in the bi-weekly ICMA-wide meetings and drive the agenda.Contribute to ICMA’s Quarterly Report and the ICMA website with thought leadership pieces.Represent ICMA at events, roundtables, design and feature in podcasts and webinars.Assist the membership department in meetings with existing and prospective members.Support the ICMA training team with regard to training materials related to the buy-side.Cooperate with other trade associations where required.About YouThe ideal candidate should have:Relevant professional work experience of at least 8 years in government or regulatory affairs or a related field.Deep knowledge of how international capital markets work and how they are regulated.Practical experience in financial services with an affinity to regulation and policy.Research, analytical and advocacy skills.Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.Fluency in at least one additional European language.A university degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred.A collaborative working approach with strong interpersonal skills.A self-starter and team player who operates with integrity and professionalism.The full-time role will be at ICMA’s Brussels office.Recruitment ProcessIf you wish to apply for this important position, please contact the Executive Search team at Dober Partners as soon as possible to qualify for interviews starting in early 2025.Mark DoberM: +32 477 950 466M: +32 488 945 579natalia@doberpartners.com
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