Position Title: Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Company Background:
MFA, based in Washington, New York, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA’s member firms collectively manage a diverse group of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors to diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns over time.
Position Summary:
The Coordinator, EMEA Government Affairs will be responsible for providing administrative and organisational support to the Head of EMEA Government Affairs and the EMEA team.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Under the direction of the Head of EMEA Government Affairs, this role will coordinate meeting schedules, organise and participate in conference calls including member committees and forums.
* Manage the planning and execution of key meetings, including content preparation and coordination with meeting participants to compile materials, scheduling, and logistics.
* Document and record engagements with members and prospective members in the association’s customer relationship management tool.
* Correspond with senior policymakers, regulators and members in the EU, UK, Middle East, and internationally while maintaining strict confidentiality with all information acquired.
* Assist with the execution of UK, EU, and Middle East engagement and business development strategy.
* Coordinate and help execute strategic UK, EU, and Middle East member and policymaker events.
* Assist in preparation of policy materials, including presentations and consultation responses.
* Manage international travel arrangements for members of the EMEA team.
* Process expense claims.
* Coordinate office maintenance requests, and maintain office supply inventory.
* Support the development and implementation of policies for the operations and administrative teams.
* Support strong collaboration and coherence across the association’s international offices.
* Perform other duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
* Minimum of two years’ experience in executive support at a member association, or related experience.
* Financial services industry experience is a plus.
* Strong computer skills and familiarity with software packages including: Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint; Zoom; and expense/travel platforms such as Concur/Navan.
* Proficiency using a CRM tool (such as Impexium) is a plus.
* Fluent English required; French and other European languages desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented culture that values the importance of being a good teammate, communicator, and partner.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to self-start, think ahead, problem solve, and engage proactively with high professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
* Strong time management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Occasional domestic and international business travel is required.