The candidate will be responsible for:
- Supporting some of the PensionsEurope working groups (especially on IORP Directive, EIOPA’s activities, long-term investment) and committees;
- Responding to consultations from European and international institutions ;
- Representing PensionsEurope for lobbying activities and public affairs (meetings/contacts with policy makers and/or medias);
- Collecting, analysing and disseminating information and statistics on pensions and investments;
- Performing research work on EU pension policy, economic policy, European supervisory authorities etc. in the context of policy formulation;
- Supporting member associations, sponsoring companies, and other affiliated organisations
- Attending OECD, European Commission and Parliament meetings
- Editing newsletters and other reports
- Assisting in the organisation of seminars, conferences and meetings (across Europe)
- The candidate will report directly to the Secretary General.
They are looking for a dynamic individual graduated in Economics, with minimum two years of experience in a research environment and/or financial services sector. Knowledge of the EU environment will be an asset. Excellent oral and written communication skills, and team spirit are further required. The working language is English, but knowledge of another language is appreciated. The office is located in Brussels, close to the Central Station and metro stations Park and Botanique.
About PensionsEurope
PensionsEurope represents national associations of pension funds and similar institutions for workplace pensions. Some members operate purely individual pension schemes. PensionsEurope Members are large institutional investors representing the buy-side on the financial markets.
PensionsEurope has 23 member associations in 20 EU Member States and other European countries with significant – in size and relevance – workplace pension systems. Its member organisations cover the workplace pensions of about 70 million European citizens. Through its Member Associations PensionsEurope represents approximately €3.5 trillion of assets managed for future pension payments.
PensionsEurope also has 25 Corporate and Supporter Members which are various service providers and stakeholders that work with IORPs.
PensionsEurope has established a Central & Eastern European Countries Forum (CEEC Forum) to discuss issues common to pension systems in that region and has also established a Multinational Advisory Group (MAG) which delivers advice on pension issues to PensionsEurope. It provides a collective voice and information sharing for the expertise and opinions of multinationals.
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Application deadline: 24 August 2015
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