European Regulatory & Government Affairs Director

KBRA; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Educational and professional develop­-

Employee referral bonus program

Competitive benefits and paid time off

Paid family and disability leave

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

KBRA seeks a Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs based in Dublin or London to lead engagement with UK and European regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. The role focuses on monitoring regulatory developments, policy research, and strategic outreach across Europe.

Responsibilities include analyzing regulatory initiatives, preparing senior leadership briefings, and strengthening KBRA’s visibility through active regulatory engagement and industry participation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred in Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, Law, International Relations, Finance, or related field.
• Approximately 6–10 years of experience in financial regulation, government affairs, public policy, or related field.
• Strong understanding of financial regulatory and policy processes.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze policy, regulatory, and supervisory developments across the UK and EU.
• Prepare briefing memoranda, policy summaries, consultation analyses, and talking points for senior management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, public officials, and industry participants across Europe.
• Coordinate responses to public consultations, policy proposals, and regulatory initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Communications, and Business Development teams on regulatory strategy.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Public policy

Policy research

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred (Public Policy, Economics, Law, International Relations)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Policy tracking tools

Job description

KBRA seeks a Director of Regulatory and Government Affairs based in Dublin or London to lead engagement with UK and European regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders. The role focuses on monitoring regulatory developments, policy research, and strategic outreach across Europe.

Responsibilities include analyzing regulatory initiatives, preparing senior leadership briefings, and strengthening KBRA’s visibility through active regulatory engagement and industry participation.