Description
AFME is looking to appoint a Graduate to support the Technology and Operations Division focussing on themes such Digital Assets (e.g. DLT, Crypto), Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence which aim to harmonise regulatory positions and promote both a regional and globally harmonised future proof industry for our members.
Important information:
* This is a paid graduate programme
* Duration: 12 months
* Start date: September 2024
Key Responsibilities
* Support the drafting and submission of regulatory and consultation responses
* Assist in the development of advocacy materials on key member issues
* Assist with the administration and governance of Committees and Working Groups e.g. preparation of agendas and materials
* Support with running meetings and workshops (e.g. attending meetings, taking minutes, actions and tracking tasks)
* Monitor technology and operations related developments at the European, international and member state level and circulate emails to team, updating them on key developments
* Collect data for specific research projects
Key Competencies & Experience
Essential:
* Educated to degree level
* Fluency in oral and written English
* Good analytical and report writing skills to be able to able to gather requirements and draft high-quality written materials
* Confident reviewing significant amounts of detail and providing analysis
* Enthusiastic and intellectually curious to take on new activities and quickly build knowledge
* Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly by developing points of view
* Good level of IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
* Willingness to learn and an interest in technology and compliance
Desirable:
* Knowledge of new technologies (Cloud, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Distributed Ledger Technology)
* Understanding of financial markets infrastructures
* Second or third European language
Benefits
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) provides an excellent benefits package for employees and their eligible dependents. The benefits package includes:
* 30 days’ annual holiday allowance
* Additional 1 day Birthday Holiday
* Flexible Working Hours with a 4pm finish on a Friday
* End of Programme Bonus
* Pension Scheme – AFME contributes 10% of an employee’s basic salary
* Life Insurance and Income Protection Insurance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Health Cash Plan
* Free flu/covid inoculations
* Free eye tests
* Dental Insurance
* Worldwide Travel insurance
* Season ticket loan
* Cycle to work scheme
* MyGymDiscounts
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Volunteering opportunities, including a company-wide charity day
* 2x company-wide events per year (Christmas & Summer)
AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe) advocates for deep and integrated European capital markets which serve the needs of companies and investors, supporting economic growth and benefiting society.
AFME is the voice of all Europe’s wholesale financial markets, providing expertise across a broad range of regulatory and capital markets issues.
AFME aims to act as a bridge between market participants and policy makers across Europe, drawing on its strong and long-standing relationships, its technical knowledge and fact-based work.
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