The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) represents a broad array of European and global participants in the wholesale financial markets. Its members comprise pan-EU and global banks as well as key regional banks, brokers, law firms, investors and other financial market participants. We advocate stable, competitive, sustainable European financial markets that support economic growth and benefit society.
AFME is the European member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA), a global alliance with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) in the US, and the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) in Asia.
Securitisation is a key pillar of the EU’s Savings and Investments Union, and it has been receiving increasing high-level political support. It is also a top priority in the UK’s reform agenda.
On behalf of AFME’s members, the Securitisation Division analyses, communicates and responds to proposed regulations affecting securitisation. The Division has regular, frequent and constructive dialogue with policymakers, legislators, regulators, central banks and other interlocutors across the EU and UK in Brussels, London and other key capitals, as well as with global bodies, such as the Financial Stability Board.
Its day-to-day work is implemented through theme-based working groups focusing, for example, on EU Level 2 matters, green securitisation, disclosures and prudential matters. The Securitisation Division is governed by the Securitisation Board, whose members comprise senior front-office bankers (originators and underwriters), issuers, investors, law firms and others responsible for securitisation businesses at member firms.
We are seeking a Graduate to support all workstreams of the Securitisation Division within Capital Markets, with a focus on supporting AFME’s ongoing work on shaping policy and proposing structural change which can lead to the revival of the European securitisation markets.
Key responsibilities
- Support the work of AFME’s Securitisation Division in terms of developing industry wide policy positions on securitisation both in the EU and the UK
- Monitor and analyse existing and new regulatory proposals on securitisation in the EU and the UK
- Assist with the management of the relevant workstreams and working groups
- Support the production of draft position papers, consultation responses, reports, briefing materials and power point presentations
- Support the preparation of board meetings and meetings with external policy makers and take minutes
- Support the preparation of the Securitisation Newsletter which requires quarterly updates
- Collaborate with AFME colleagues in other divisions, such as Advocacy, Prudential, Research, Events and Communications
- Assist with conferences, seminars, webinars and other AFME events
Skills, knowledge and expertise
Essential
- Educated to degree level in law, finance or economics
- Strong interest in securitisation, capital markets and policy formation ideally with a basic knowledge of the EU/UK securitisation regulatory framework
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills in managing daily workload and deadlines
- Fluency in oral and written English with strong writing and communication skills which can deliver key messages in a clear, yet diplomatic manner (where required)
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Word, spreadsheet and power point skills
- Self-motivated with a sharp intellect and high levels of energy
- A team player who is also able to take initiative and work independently under supervision
Desirable
- Fluency in a European language other than English
Benefits
The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) provides an excellent benefits package for employees and their eligible dependents. The benefits package includes:
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cash Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Annual Health Screening
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 30 days Annual Holiday Allowance
- Additional 1 day Birthday Holiday
- Pension Scheme – AFME contributes 10% of an employee’s basic salary
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle to Work Schem
- My Gym Discounts
- 4pm Friday Finish
About AFME
AFME (Association for Financial Markets in Europe) advocates for deep and integrated European capital markets which serve the needs of companies and investors, supporting economic growth and benefiting society.
AFME is the voice of all Europe’s wholesale financial markets, providing expertise across a broad range of regulatory and capital markets issues.
AFME aims to act as a bridge between market participants and policy makers across Europe, drawing on its strong and long-standing relationships, its technical knowledge and fact-based work.
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