Role:                    Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Economics / Finance)

Reporting to:       Director of Market Insights, Data, & Analytics

Place of work:     Brussels

Basis:                   Full-time, unlimited period

Starting date:      As soon as possible

Based in Brussels, the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) is seeking a Research Officer / Senior Research Officer (Economics / Finance) to join its Research & Statistics team.

EFAMA is the voice of the EUR 33 trillion European investment management industry. Our role is to promote the interests of our members and raise awareness of the importance of the services and solutions they provide.

We are the primary source for statistical data on the European fund and asset management industry. Our flagship publications, the EFAMA Fact Book and Asset Management Report, are the go-to references for information on the evolution of our industry.

Through our Market Insights series, we analyse recent industry trends and developments based on the latest available data and present our findings in the context of current policy perspectives.

We are committed to evidence-based advocacy and seek to develop our research activities further to support our regulatory policy work.

Your role & key responsibilities:

You will be part of the Research & Statistics team at EFAMA. The main workstreams of this team are:

• Production of ad-hoc evidence-based research – primarily through our “Market Insights” series – to support the Association’s advocacy work
• Collection and analysis of statistical data to produce on-going publications, such as EFAMA’s Fact Book, Asset Management Report, Quarterly Statistical Releases, & Monthly Fact Sheets
• Responses to Research & Data related queries from internal departments at EFAMA, as well as from external member / non-member organisations
• Development of Research workshops throughout the year

Your role will be transversal across all Research team workstreams, overall consisting of:

• Production / support on production of Market Insights, using data to produce evidence-based research underpinning EFAMA regulatory positions. Depending on your background / level of experience, you may “Lead” on certain topics (see the Policy section of the EFAMA website for an idea of topics we address)
• Support on production of on-going publications. Depending on your background / level of experience, you may be responsible for writing & final production of specific sections of the reports, as well as support to data collection & audit processes
• Responses to queries received from internal departments at EFAMA as well as from external member / non-member organisations
• Support to the team on development of Research workshops throughout the year
• Support to the team in tasks related to the Economics & Research Committee

Please note that the team is small, so the candidate should be very adaptable and keen to take on multiple tasks as needs arise. Depending on seniority / profile, the candidate may also be asked to “Lead” in certain areas of work (topics / workstreams).

The ideal profile:

• Master’s degree in Economics / Finance (strong knowledge of Econometrics highly valued). Fields related to our work, such as Statistics / Data Science, may also be considered
• Research Officer position: 0-5 years of relevant experience
• Senior Research Officer position: >5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with commercial databases such as Morningstar or Lipper, and public data sources such as ECB, Eurostat, & OECD is highly valued
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel (Power Query, Power Pivot, Macros), R, Power BI, Python, & SQL are highly valued
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, result-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthesise complex information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Excellent English drafting skills are an absolute must
• Knowledge of the asset management industry, financial markets and/or European institutions is a distinct advantage

We offer:

• An international working environment with a leading European trade association
• Opportunities to grow, take initiatives, and work with a young and ambitious team
• Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance
• An attractive remuneration package (incl. several benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience

How to apply:

Send your CV and a motivation letter to vacancies@efama.org with either “Research Officer” or “Senior Research Officer” in the subject line.

The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected, at which time the recruitment will be closed.

Role: Regulatory Policy Adviser, Management companies & fund product regulation

Place of work: Brussels

Basis: Full-time, unlimited period

Starting date: As soon as possible

We are currently seeking a Regulatory Policy Adviser who has relevant experience in the field of asset management, particularly in the regulation of asset management companies and/or products, to strengthen our regulatory team.

We strongly encourage candidates with prior experience at a national supervisory authority or central bank, as well as those with a background in, inter alia, private sector government/regulatory affairs, legal and compliance (incl. law firms), sales/distribution, or product design, to apply.

More information about EFAMA can be found elsewhere on this site.

Key Responsibilities

You will be a member of the Association’s Regulatory Policy Team, which is responsible for the following:

• Monitoring developments in the EU and international regulatory landscape that may significantly impact the European investment management industry, and alerting members as soon as possible
• Analysing the possible effects of these developments, facilitating exchanges of views, and developing common positions among our members for advocacy purposes
• Engaging in a constructive dialogue with policymakers and regulators to represent our members’ views and promote sensible regulations for the industry while maintaining its global competitiveness
• Evaluating the outcomes of EFAMA’s initiatives, reporting the results to our members in a timely manner, and drawing lessons for future actions
• Representing the European asset management industry at conferences, in the financial press, and speaking at events

Your role will involve monitoring EU initiatives within your area of competence, with a particular emphasis on key EU regulations applicable to the asset management product sphere, particularly AIFMD, UCITS, and ELTIF. Familiarity with the EU Benchmark Regulation framework, as well as the Securitisation Regulation, is a significant advantage.

You will collaborate closely with EFAMA members and industry representatives to identify priorities, develop robust industry positions, and craft compelling narratives to inform and influence regulatory policy debates.

You will build and maintain a network of trusted relationships with EU authorities and other public and private organisations. You will engage with EU policymakers and regulators at various levels to represent the interests of the European asset management industry and contribute to inform the legislative debate.

Participation in various events to actively promote EFAMA’s viewpoints is also a requisite.

Requirements

• University degree in Law, European studies, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field, with a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in the asset management field
• Demonstrated professional experience in the field of asset management companies and/or products, including aspects related to product design, (cross-border) distribution, use of benchmarks, etc.
• Ability to quickly absorb and synthesize complex information
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly proactive, self-motivated, result-oriented, creative, and enthusiastic
• Strong team spirit and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong  presentation skills
• Native or near-level English speaker
• An understanding of the EU’s policy-making process and/or of the investment management industry is a distinct advantage

We offer

• An international working environment within a leading European trade association
• Opportunities to grow, take initiatives, and work with a dynamic and ambitious team
• Stimulating work focusing on issues of great economic and social significance
• The chance to take lead of an entire regulatory portfolio
• An attractive remuneration package (incl. fringe benefits) commensurate with qualifications and experience

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to Sergey Golyshin at sergey.golyshin@mavence.com, including “Regulatory Policy Adviser – Fund Regulation” in the subject line.

Your cover letter should outline your suitability and motivation for the position. It should explicitly reference how your profile aligns with the job requirements described above.

Deadline for applications: 31st October 2025.

The position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected; at that point, the recruitment process will close.

Please note that only complete applications (CV + cover letter) will be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, EFAMA will contact only shortlisted candidates. Thank you in advance for your understanding.

EFAMA offers 12-month paid internships on a regular basis. In case of interest, please send your application (C.V. + motivation letter) to vacancies@efama.org