The European Savings Banks Group and the World Savings Banks Institute are looking for (m/f):
(Senior) Adviser, Payments and Securities
Context:
The ESBG/WSBI Payments and Securities practice has 4 dimensions:
- ESBG represents the interests of its Members with the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the European Central Bank, to evolve and shape the legislative and regulatory framework for payments and securities.
- WSBI represents the interests of its Members with international organizations such as the World Bank and regional development banks to contribute to shaping the policy and regulatory framework for payments and securities.
- ESBG/WSBI work directly with their Members to foster business co-operation by identifying and developing projects.
- WSBI provides technical assistance to savings and retail institutions across the world.
Position :
Work with the Deputy Director, Payments and Securities, to execute the above missions
Profile:
- Reputed university degree (finance, economics) or equivalent business school graduate .
- 3 years working experience, either in the banking sector in a euro country (bank, or interbank organisation), or with the European Commission. Experience in payments is a prerequisite.
- Working language: English. Proficiency in another major European language is required.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Ability to conduct research and talent to develop position papers.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Demonstration of diplomacy and negotiation skills in a multicultural environment, ability to blend with the savings and retail banking culture.
- Ability to (gradually) represent the organization within interbank working groups.
- Available for some business travel within the European Union.
Only candidates meeting the above requirements are invited to send a detailed c.v., accompanied by a covering letter to: hr@savings-banks.com.. For further information, please visit our website: www.savings-banks.com
The World Savings Banks Institute is looking for a (m/f):
RETAIL BANKING ADVISER, with a specific focus on the LATIN AMERICAN region
Main tasks:
Strengthen the WSBI’s involvement in retail banking issues:
Monitor international retail banking/financial policy and regulatory developments with a potential impact for the activities of WSBI members
Analyse the potential challenges and opportunities of these developments for the retail banking business developed by WSBI members
Build up a network of retail banking expertise within WSBI membership
Translate interests and positions of WSBI members into concrete lobbying/advocacy actions
Coordinate with the activities developed at EU level, by WSBI sister organisation, the European Savings Banks Group
Specific focus on Latin America:
Manage and develop a strong and active regional group of WSBI member banks in Latin America
Advise Latin American members on regional and international matters of potential impact and interest for their activities
Ensure the visibility of WSBI and of its members in Latin America, and expand WSBI membership in the region
Advise WSBI Management on Latin American issues and coordinate with colleagues in charge of other geographic areas
Organise Regional Group meetings, and other events when appropriate
Contribute regularly to WSBI publications (newsletters, press-releases, specialized articles, website), write speeches, prepare presentations and produce concise reports for WSBI statutory meetings
Required skills and competences:
University Degree in Economics, Finance, Law or related fields
Advanced expertise in retail banking/financial services. An experience in the Latin American financial sector is an asset
Total fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English
Good knowledge and affinity with Latin American culture and values
Proven analytical and drafting skills
Ability to work in an international team
Relevant computer (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access) and presentation skills
This position is based in Brussels with missions to the Latin American region.
Applications:
Candidates are invited to send a detailed C.V. and a cover letter, explaining how they fulfil the required skills and competences, to the following email: hr@savings-banks.com
The European Savings Banks Group (ESBG) and World Savings Banks Institute (WSBI) are looking for (m/f):
Communications Specialist
Job description:
He/She will be responsible for coordinating and developing a range of external and internal communication tools, including newsletters, website content, annual reports and other publications, proactive contacts with the press.
Profile:
- Have a university degree in Communications/Journalism;
- Minimum 3 years experience in communications and editing;
- Knowledge of financial services/banking;
- Excellent English, spoken and written. Other languages are an asset;
- Enjoy contact-building in an international environment;
- Enjoy writing and be able to ‘repackage’ technical information for non-specialists;
- Have a sense of initiative, organisation and diplomacy
We Offer:
An attractive salary package, a dynamic organisation, an international environment, and the opportunity to learn about the banking industry and to put your mark on a challenging communications action plan.
Candidates are invited to send a detailed C.V., accompanied by a cover letter to WSBI/ESBG by Email to: hr@savings-banks.com