Insurance Ireland is looking to recruit a Manager of Regulatory and Policy Development for our Regulatory and Policy Development (RPD) team.

About Insurance Ireland

As the voice of insurance actively promoting the highest standards, Insurance Ireland represents 95% of the domestic market and 80% of Ireland’s international life insurance market.

ROLE ELEMENTS

• Take ownership and lead on the analysis of regulatory initiatives at domestic and European level and identify potential opportunities and challenges for the Irish insurance market
• Engage with II members, stakeholders and government officials in the development of policy, using data, research and analytical skills to develop credible solutions to real problems.
• Facilitate, contribute to and present at II committees and workshops, to explore problems, develop solutions and build consensus across the membership
• Represent Insurance Ireland in Insurance Europe working groups
• Engage in Insurance Ireland’s technical discussions with EU institutions, governments, supervisors and other stakeholders.
• Provide technical input at a domestic and international level into the development of Insurance Ireland’s advocacy in the area of life assurance and pensionsas well as cross-sectoral issues as they arise.
• Provide secretariat services to Insurance Ireland Councils and committees as needed
• Draft position statements, responses to consultations and communications to members
• Technical input into the development of responses to external media queries
• Drafting responses to Ministerial and other political querie

Skills and Qualities

• Experience building and managing effective and positive relationships internal and external stakeholders at all levels across a range of organisations.
• Experience of leading and analysing complex public policy issues and/or strong project management experience
• Enthusiasm for building and managing effective and positive relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.

Hours

Standard office hours. Flexible in terms of location and a blended mix of office and home working applies.

Our offer 

We offer an intellectually challenging position in a fast-paced and changing work environment and the opportunity to engage and influence the competitive regulatory landscape of insurance in a trade body of a leading insurance market in Europe. We offer a permanent employment contract with a competitive salary,  generous annual paid leave and a range of benefits, including health and pension plans.

Interested candidates can submit their CV and cover letter outlining their motivation for the role to careers@insuranceireland.eu

Deadline for applications: 11th January 2022