Graduate, Technology - London, United Kingdom - AFME

AFME London, United Kingdom

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Description

AFME is looking to appoint a Graduate to support the Technology and Operations Division focussing on themes such Digital Assets (e.g. DLT, Crypto), Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data, Artificial Intelligence which aim to harmonise regulatory positions and promote both a regional and globally harmonised future proof industry for our members.

Important information:

This is a paid graduate programme
Duration: 12 months
Start date: September 2024

Key Responsibilities

Support the drafting and submission of regulatory and consultation responses
Assist in the development of advocacy materials on key member issues
Assist with the administration and governance of Committees and Working Groups e.g. preparation of agendas and materials
Support with running meetings and workshops (e.g. attending meetings, taking minutes, actions and tracking tasks)
Monitor technology and operations related developments at the European, international and member state level and circulate emails to team, updating them on key developments
Collect data for specific research projects

Key Competencies & Experience

Essential:

Educated to degree level
Fluency in oral and written English
Good analytical and report writing skills to be able to able to gather requirements and draft high-quality written materials
Confident reviewing significant amounts of detail and providing analysis
Enthusiastic and intellectually curious to take on new activities and quickly build knowledge
Ability to communicate effectively and succinctly by developing points of view
Good level of IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)
Willingness to learn and an interest in technology and compliance

Desirable:

Knowledge of new technologies (Cloud, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Distributed Ledger Technology)
Understanding of financial markets infrastructures
Second or third European language

Benefits

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) provides an excellent benefits package for employees and their eligible dependents. The benefits package includes:

30 days' annual holiday allowance
Additional 1 day Birthday Holiday
Flexible Working Hours with a 4pm finish on a Friday
End of Programme Bonus
Pension Scheme – AFME contributes 10% of an employee's basic salary
Life Insurance and Income Protection Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
Free flu/covid inoculations
Free eye tests
Dental Insurance
Worldwide Travel insurance
Season ticket loan
Cycle to work scheme
MyGymDiscounts
Employee Assistance Programme
Volunteering opportunities, including a company-wide charity day
2x company-wide events per year (Christmas & Summer)

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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