Archived Vacancy Details

Job Description

Reporting to the General Council, Europe and a key member of the Legal and Compliance team, this role will lead all Government Relations (GR) activities within Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with business leaders and key stakeholders to develop, articulate and drive Europe’s GR strategy and agenda
• Conduct regular regulatory and market analyses. Proactively lead consultations with relevant policy makers, trade bodies, regulatory/government officials, and other political circles etc to understand relevant government policy developments and influence potential decisions
• Leading lobbying campaigns on selected issues in appropriate countries/Europe. Develop and draft official Genworth Financial submissions and comment letters to regulators and policymakers
• Positioning GNW as preferred advisor on lifestyle protection and mortgage issues with regulators
• Working with the Communications team, pursuing thought leadership initiatives with key influencers, academics, and consumers’ groups
• Liaising with internal business leaders to devise innovative commercial solutions for an evolving market and to facilitate new market entries.
• Co-ordinating a virtual team of resources responsible for engaging core governmental, political and public sector organisations in Europe. Work collaboratively with existing Finance, Operations, Risk, and Business Development associates.
• Work with Regional Managers and Country Managers to develop GR capabilities at the local level
• Monitoring, responding and advising on all political issues within Europe
• Ensuring senior leadership teams are kept up to date on relevant political developments
• Work closely with investor relations teams to ensure a seamless political communications strategy across key LP and MIE stakeholders
• Create and manage speaker bureau/ambassador requests
• Lead GR team.

Essential Experience

• Substantial regulatory, political, & government relations experience within Europe
• Extensive experience in insurance or banking sectors with a strong understanding of the regulatory and political environment
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within European political systems
• Exceptional planning and time management
• Ability to make decisions quickly and accurately and to work collaboratively in culturally diverse work groups
• Ability to influence across functional areas and lead virtual teams
• Excellent analytical and judgement skills

Preferred Experience

• Strong understanding of key regulatory issues (e.g., Basel II, Solvency II, etc)
• Strong understanding of lifestyle protection & mortgage insurance markets, distribution and operational models
• Outstanding communicator at all levels, especially to senior level audiences
• Strong global political contacts and relationships
• Previous leadership experience
• Foreign language capabilities
• Legal degree or background preferred

Genworth Financial is a leading global insurer serving the lifestyle protection, retirement income, investment and mortgage insurance needs of more than 15 million customers throughout 25 countries. It employs some 6,000 people worldwide, boasting a diverse and talented team of professionals.

In Europe, Genworth focuses on Payment Protection and Mortgage Insurance, working with banks, IFA’s and other financial institutions. Its products help these groups to grow their business by reducing the risk of their loan portfolios and increasing revenues. By combining its pan-European experience with local knowledge and service, Genworth Financial offers its clients a unique partnership approach.

For more information on Genworth, please visit: www.genworth.com

Applications

Applications closed on 2 April 2010

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