This role is ideally suited for a candidate who has tangible experience in government and external relations and who has a vital interest in international trade, business, and the transatlantic corridor.  

You should bring a good understanding of the interplay between governments and key stakeholders; related prior experience such as in a government office, advisory firm, think tank, or a trade/business association would be a plus. Most importantly you should have a keen interest in transatlantic policy issues, be passionate about shaping policy, and be excited, curious, and proactive in helping us to make BAB a visible and relevant organisation in the field of policy and trade. Pre-existing knowledge and interest in financial & professional services and energy & sustainability issues is a plus.  

To be successful in the role you should possess a variety of skills ranging from being able to conduct concise research independently, drafting policy texts in all forms at speed, planning and delivering policy briefings and meetings in a confident and structured manner, as well as liaising with internal team colleagues and external stakeholders at all levels. 

A successful candidate is someone who can work independently, with an entrepreneurial and team spirit to help us identify opportunities for our BAB Policy Agenda objectives.   

This role will provide a great opportunity to quickly become a key player in transatlantic policy making and our community. The role will provide great opportunities to quicky grow skills and responsibilities in the policy space, stakeholder management, project management, external affairs, and working in a fast-paced and impactful policy environment.  

To perform the job successfully, an individual must: 

• • Be curious, motivated, proactive self-starter, and able to handle multiple tasks in super-fast paced environment. 

• • Be excited to grow professionally and to help make BAB a visible and relevant organization in the space.  

• • Work independently (as part of an international team), show good judgment, especially on decision-making processes 

• • Have a strong ability to draft and write policy documents  

• • Feel comfortable to network and to proactively seek opportunities to grow personal and professional connections that will support the delivery of objectives 

• • Have experience in managing stakeholder (lists), and the preparation of (policy) meetings and events 

• • Always looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness 

• • Be equipped to prepare and execute briefings and meetings, as well as liaising with internal and external stakeholders 

• • Have strong interpersonal skills and know how to embrace challenging situations  

• • Have confidence to represent BAB with internal and external stakeholders.  

Educational and Experience Requirements: 

• • BA degree in a related field. An MA degree is a plus. 

• • At least 3+ years of previous professional experience in a related field such as Government, trade/business association, think tanks, business consultancy, Parliament/Congress. To note: Candidates with less professional experience but strong profile are still encouraged to apply and may be considered for a different role.