We are looking for a Policy Adviser that is searching for varied, challenging and engaging work across diverse issues facing the insurance industry. By joining our Conduct Regulation team, you will work with a broad range of stakeholders in order to shape UK and EU conduct regulation of the insurance industry that allow insurers to grow and innovate.
About us:
The Association of British Insurers is the leading trade association for insurers and providers of long term savings. Our 250 members include most household names and specialist providers who contribute £12bn in taxes and manage investments of £1.8trillion.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Formulate and communicate persuasive policy positions, supported by robust evidence, that promote the interests of insurers in relation to conduct regulation issues;
- Lead and contribute to policy development work with members, including providing proactive and efficient secretariat to working groups/committees and seeking input from across the industry;
- Actively develop and maintain effective and influential relationships across a broad range of stakeholders including member companies, FCA, Financial Services Practitioner Panel, EU regulators and decision-makers, Government, other trade associations and consumer organisations.
About you:
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, you will need to have, or have demonstrated the ability to quickly acquire:
- Interest in understanding the Insurance industry, including how businesses and markets work, and how they are regulated;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to develop clear and concise messages;
- Excellent analytical skills and an evidence-based approach to policy making, decision making, and problem solving;
- Ability to understand and anticipate a regulator’s needs and approach, and to match industry response to that;
- It is highly desirable that you have experience in or an understanding of UK and/or EU legislative, political and regulatory environments.
What’s in it for you?
- Engagement with policy makers and decision makers in the Insurance industry, Regulations and other stakeholders;
- Be at the heart of the industry with an organisation that is committed to talent development;
- Competitive salary and benefits including Pension, Income Protection and Life Assurance.