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Policy Advisor, Single Market & Social Affairs	CEA
Salary	Competitive
Location	Brussels
Details	The CEA is the European insurance and reinsurance federation. Through its 33 member bodies — the national insurance associations — the CEA represents all types of insurance and reinsurance undertakings, eg pan-European companies, monoliners, mutuals and SMEs. The CEA represents undertakings that account for around 95% of total European premium income. Insurance makes a major contribution to Europe’s economic growth and development. European insurers generate premium income of over €1,050bn, employ one million people and invest more than €6,800bn in the economy. For our Single Market & Social Affairs Department, we are looking for a (m/f) Policy Advisor Single Market & Social Affairs Function Monitors EU regulatory initiatives and identifies emerging trends and issues relevant for the European insurance industry, especially on a wide palette of legal and consumer-related areas, with a focus on insurance guarantee schemes (IGS) and European (insurance) contract law. Provides thorough analysis of developments and their impact on the position of CEA’s members. Advises the management about actions to undertake; Organises, coordinates and is responsible for the work of CEA vis-à-vis internal stakeholders, i.e. internally the member organisations and their representatives; Supports CEA working groups and committees. E.g. prepares the meetings, prepares notes, gives comment, helps to build a consensus for a common CEA point of view, takes the minutes of the meeting, develops new action plans as a result of the meeting; Provides services to the CEA-members, e.g. is a point of contact for the members, informs about legislative developments and the sector position; Organizes and assumes responsibility for contacts and coordination with external stakeholders, e.g. the relevant EU authorities as well as other public or private organisations; Is able to develop the CEA position, and to influence external partners; Contributes to studies in order to help formulate proposals for regulation or legislation; Provides content to CEA publications. Participates actively in seminars and conferences; Reports to the Head of department and works as a team player. Profile Education in European law and ideally insurance law, knowledge of the European decision making process; A first successful job experience in the financial services sector; Highly developed team spirit; Ability and willingness to think strategically and influence; Very skilled and efficient communicator both verbally and in writing, excellent presentation skills; Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills and proven track record of ability to build consensus within a given time frame; Experience within an international and multi-cultural environment is a plus; Strong analytical skills; Proficiency in English, other languages desirable; Computer literate (MS Office). Offer Challenging position in an international and professional organisation, with Brussels as operating base. Competitive salary package, with extra legal advantages
Closing Date	23rd December 2011
Contact	Please address application letters and curriculum vitae to CEA, Square de Meeûs 29, 1000 Bruxelles for the attention of Koen Ameye (e-mail: hr@cea.eu). When applying please state that you saw the role advertised through Public Affairs Links.
Website	www.cea.eu



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