Director - Head of Government Relations & Political Affairs (f/m/d)

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Director for Government Relations & Political Affairs in Frankfurt. This pivotal role involves leading advocacy strategies, managing key political relationships, and providing insights on regulatory developments. With a focus on collaboration and a commitment to diversity, the company offers a dynamic work environment that supports professional growth and well-being. Join a global team dedicated to influencing policy and driving strategic initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. If you are passionate about political affairs and ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Job Tickets

Job (E-)Bikes

Free Parking

Free Drinks and Food

Meal Allowances

Group Accident Insurance

Pension Schemes

Participation in Group Share Plan

Flexible Working Models

Childcare Allowance

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years in government relations or public affairs with a proven track record.
• Solid knowledge of political institutions and decision-making processes.

Aufgaben

• Monitor international, European, and national political developments.
• Lead advocacy and political communication strategies.
• Manage relationships with political and regulatory stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Government Relations

Public Affairs

Political Communication

Negotiation Skills

Networking

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

English Proficiency

German Proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Economics

Degree in Law

Degree in Political Sciences

Jobbeschreibung

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Director - Head of Government Relations & Political Affairs (f/m/d), Frankfurt

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Location:

Frankfurt, Germany

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

27.04.2025

Expiry Date:

11.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your area of work:
Constituting the key vehicle for interest representation, the Government Relations & Political Affairs Section acts as the gateway to the political and regulatory sphere. Bringing together an international team of experts on legislative and political processes at regional, national, supranational and global level, the Section designs and implements DBG's advocacy strategies concerning key regulatory and political issues.

Deploying a multitude of instruments, Government Relations & Political Affairs leverages DBG's business strategy by mitigating risks and developing opportunities in the political and regulatory context. The Section provides qualitative and timely information throughout the whole legislative lifecycle to ensure informed engagement and represents DBG's interests in associations such as the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE), the European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH) and the European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA).

Managing the group-wide interaction with key political and regulatory stakeholders, such as from Ministries, Parliaments or the European Commission, the team acts at global, national and regional level with permanent representative offices and staff on the ground in Brussels, Berlin, Eschborn and Luxembourg to maximise DBG’s resonance.

Your responsibilities:

• Ensuring consistent monitoring of international, European and national political and regulatory developments
• Leading the development, implementation and execution of advocacy and political communication strategies
• Driving the political and regulatory relationship management, entertaining a solid network
• Representing Deutsche Börse Group’s interests at various levels in conjunction with frequent travelling
• Preparing briefings, background analyses, assessments and political factsheets
• Support the work in relation to relevant industry associations
• Working in close cooperation with different business divisions of Deutsche Börse Group
• Reporting to and working closely with the Chief of Staff, Head of Group Corporate and Regulatory Strategy

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree or comparable degree in economics, law, European studies, political or social sciences
• At least 10 years working experience in government relations, public affairs or a related field as well as a proven track record concerning political processes at national, European and international level
• Solid knowledge of political institutions as well as formal and informal decision-making processes across various levels and layers
• In-depth knowledge of European and national financial markets policies and ongoing legislative files
• Well-established contact network within political and regulatory institutions as well as central banks
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to explain complex topics in a structured way and present them in accordance with different target audiences
• Strong information gathering and processing as well as presentation skills
• Extroverted personality to maintain the internal and external network
• Inclusive leadership style, leveraging diversity and ability to lead and work well with international teams based in different locations
• Very good written and spoken English language proficiency; proficiency of German and/or another European official language would be an advantage
• Dedication, a strong ability to work in cross-divisional teams across different geographical locations in an international set-up and a high willingness to walk the extra mile positively complement your profile

We are committed to providing a work environment where everyone feels welcome and can reach their full potential. Our standards go far beyond simply matching candidates with the right position.

Mobility

We enable you to move freely with our job tickets, job (e-)bikes and free parking opportunities.

Work environment

Collaboration, communication, or deep focus – in our modern office buildings you will find the perfect work environment. Free drinks and food and meal allowances included.

Health and wellbeing

We care for your health and wellbeing and besides various health promotion measures we offer you a group accident insurance and additional insurance offers at discounted rates.

We provide financial stability by offering attractive salaries, company pension schemes, participation in our Group Share Plan, as well as bonuses, subsidies and discounts.

Collaborate and exchange on-site or work remotely several days a week in line with business needs and local regulations. Our hybrid working model combines the best of both worlds.

We want your job to fit your life situation and offer flexible working time models, childcare allowance, or the possibility to study alongside your job.

Internationality

Our market infrastructures are globally connected. Working with us means collaborating with like-minded colleagues across over 60 locations from more than 100 nations.

Development

We promote individual development by offering internal development programmes, mentoring, further education and training budgets.