Government Affairs intern

We are looking for a Government Affairs Intern (6 months internship) to join our team in Brussels, ideally in early November.

The Pan-European Government Affairs department plays a crucial role in shaping the regulatory landscape and ensuring that our business operations align with governmental policies and regulations. This department is responsible for engaging with European and national government bodies, regulatory agencies, and industry associations to advocate for the interests of our company. It works closely with internal stakeholders to develop strategies that influence policy and regulatory developments, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive business environment.

You will be primarily responsible for:

• Assist with the tracking of legislation and public policy issues in the area of financial markets on the EU and national levels.
• Conduct research on specific issues, legislation, or policy initiatives, relevant to financial markets regulatory environment and Euronext business activities.
• Support the development and execution of advocacy campaigns or outreach initiatives, towards EU and national institutions. This includes preparation of position papers, maintaining database of contacts and outreach updates, and gathering and assessing other stakeholders’ positions.
• Provide clear and concise updates to on a range of policy developments
• Coordinate work with team members within the Government Affairs (GA) department and across the group
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, assessments and briefing materials for meetings
• Attend meetings, hearings, conferences or other events and provide summaries or analysis of the events

Your Profile:

• Recent graduate - preferably in the field of law, international relations, EU affairs or political science
• Available to work in Brussels immediately, for at least 6 months
• Broad knowledge of the EU institutions, legislative processes and policy environment, ideally in the financial services
• Keen interest in financial markets, investments and European integration
• High drive and flexible attitude to the role
• Ability to work in a multicultural setting, across a team located across several countries
• Very good analytical and communication skills
• Fluent in English, knowledge of other European languages (in particular French and/or German) is a plus

Working With Us Means:

• Working towards the overarching objective to further integrate European capital markets and enhance the competitiveness of the EU.
• Being part of a committed, dynamic and innovative team.
• Direct exposure to Euronext public policy activities.
• Practical experience with EU capital markets gathered in the leading market infrastructure.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Euronext is the leading European capital market covering the entire capital markets value chain, from listing, trading, clearing, settlement and custody, to solutions for issuers and investors. We operate seven national stock exchanges, handling 25% of European lit equity trading. Our products include equities, FX, ETFs, bonds, derivatives, commodities and indices. Euronext also provides clearing and settlement services through Euronext Clearing and our network of Euronext Securities CSDs. In addition, Euronext runs MTS, one of Europe’s leading electronic fixed income trading markets, and Nord Pool, the European power market. The company has a diverse domestic and international client base. Find out more about us at: Euronext.com.

Euronext Values

Unity

• We respect and value the people we work with
• We are unified through a common purpose
• We embrace diversity and strive for inclusion

Integrity

• We value transparency, communicate honestly and share information openly
• We act with integrity in everything we do
• We don’t hide our mistakes, and we learn from them

Agility

• We act with a sense of urgency and decisiveness
• We are adaptable, responsive and embrace change
• We take smart risks

Energy

• We are positively driven to make a difference and challenge the status quo
• We focus on and encourage personal leadership
• We motivate each other with our ambition

Accountability

• We deliver maximum value to our customers and stakeholders
• We take ownership and are accountable for the outcome
• We reward and celebrate performance

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, citizenship, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other legally protected factor. We value the unique talents of all our people, who come from diverse backgrounds with different personal experiences and points of view and we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect.

Additional Information

This job description is only describing the main activities within a certain role and is not exhaustive. It does not prevent to add more tasks, projects.