Public Affairs Officer - barcelona
hace 11 horas
Barcelona
Public Affairs Officer Contract: Full-time Experience: 3-5 years Languages: English bilingual/fluent About the Role We are looking for a Public Affairs Officer to support the development and execution of the organization’s EU and international public policy strategy. Working closely with senior advisors and business leaders, you will monitor regulatory and policy developments, produce strategic insights, and contribute to engagement with policymakers, industry partners, and key stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone with strong analytical and writing skills, and a genuine interest in EU affairs, regulation, geopolitics, and corporate strategy. The role reports to the Global Head of Public Policy and involves close collaboration with members of the Forvis Mazars Public Policy Platform. Key responsibilities Your main focus will be to support Forvis Mazars’ influence and communication programme on key regulatory and policy developments, with a particular emphasis on the EU regulatory environment and audit-related topics. • Monitor and analyze EU legislative and regulatory developments across assigned policy areas (e.g., digital, sustainability, competition, corporate governance)., • Prepare high‑quality briefings, policy notes, position papers, and internal reports for senior management., • Support the design and implementation of advocacy strategies, including stakeholder mapping, engagement plans, and event preparation., • Assist in organizing meetings with EU institutions, trade associations, think tanks, and other stakeholders., • Liaise with Communication teams, • Support the definition and implementation of global public affairs communication strategy - to further improve Forvis Mazars’ visibility and reputation on public policy issues and to prepare key publications, • Draft content for internal and external communication (articles, newsletters, social media posts) related to public policy and regulatory trends. Your Profile • 3-5 years of relevant experience in the area of financial services and/or an EU Institution, an EU public affairs consultancy or EU public affairs team of an NGO, corporate, business association or law firm or equivalent, • Master’s degree in Public Policy, European Affairs, Political Science, International Relations, Law, Economics, or a related field., • Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information clearly and concisely - Research, data analysis and presentation creation skills, • Bilingual or fluent in English; additional EU languages are an asset., • Strong understanding of EU institutions, legislative processes, and regulatory dynamics., • Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial thinking - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines., • Strong interpersonal skills - Open, empathic and experienced in dealing with high-profile contacts, • Excellent communication and presentation skills If you are passionate about public policy, EU regulatory affairs, and stakeholder engagement, and your profile matches the requirements above, we would be delighted to receive your application.