EU Public Policy Lead — FinTech & Regulation

FIS; Ireland; On-site; EUR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development tools

International work environment

Job summary

FIS is seeking a senior policy leader in Europe based in Dublin to direct the EU policy strategy and engagement. The Head of EMEA Policy will manage relationships with EU institutions, oversee external consultants, and report to the VP of Global Public Policy in Washington, DC.

You will drive policy monitoring across Digital Euro, PSD3, EU AI Act, data privacy, and cybersecurity while aligning with global strategy and RFP contexts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in EU public policy, government affairs, or related roles with proven engagement with EU institutions.
• Deep understanding of EU legislative processes and regulatory frameworks such as DORA, MiCA, PSD3, AI Act.
• Knowledge of payments, financial services, and technology sectors within the EU context.
• Strategic thinker with ability to translate complex policy into actionable guidance for a US-headquartered fintech.
• Proven ability to build relationships across EU institutions, national delegations, and coalitions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and deadline-driven capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive-level engagement.
• Ability to work autonomously with sound judgment and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with EU institutional stakeholders (EC, EP, Council) and select member state authorities.
• Drive regulatory monitoring and engagement on topics like Digital Euro, PSD3, EU AI Act, DORA, data privacy, cybersecurity, EU digital sovereignty.
• Represent FIS in EU trade associations and coordinate policy positions.
• Collaborate with European sales and leadership to translate policy developments into commercial guidance, shaping trust narratives.
• Serve as EU policy counterpart to Global Public Policy leadership and Regulatory Legal for alignment.
• Advise senior leaders on regulatory developments affecting strategy and product priorities.
• Develop strategic policy positions and briefs, and lead responses to regulatory consultations.
• Lead advocacy to position FIS as a trusted EU partner and counter negative geopolitical/regulatory movements.
• Manage external government affairs consultants and ensure cost-effective service delivery across EU venues.
• Oversee policy project management with clear deliverables and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

EU policy

Regulatory affairs

Stakeholder relations

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical

Leadership

Job description

FIS is seeking a senior policy leader in Europe based in Dublin to direct the EU policy strategy and engagement. The Head of EMEA Policy will manage relationships with EU institutions, oversee external consultants, and report to the VP of Global Public Policy in Washington, DC.

You will drive policy monitoring across Digital Euro, PSD3, EU AI Act, data privacy, and cybersecurity while aligning with global strategy and RFP contexts.