About the Company

Our client operates in the financial services sector, supporting the development of digital financial products and technology-enabled services across European markets. The organisation values constructive engagement with policymakers, informed regulatory decision-making, and responsible participation in discussions shaping the future of financial services.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Policy & Government Relations Lead to manage policy engagement and develop relationships with relevant government institutions, industry associations, and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will monitor legislative developments, assess their potential business impact, and represent the organisation’s policy positions through structured engagement and evidence-based advocacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a government relations and public policy engagement strategy aligned with business priorities.
• Monitor legislative proposals, government consultations, and policy developments affecting financial services in Estonia and the European Union.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with relevant public authorities, policymakers, industry associations, and policy organisations.
• Prepare policy briefs, consultation responses, position papers, and executive updates.
• Represent the organisation in industry forums, policy discussions, and stakeholder meetings.
• Assess proposed legislation and communicate potential operational and commercial implications to internal teams.
• Coordinate cross-functional input from legal, compliance, risk, and business development teams.
• Identify opportunities to contribute evidence-based recommendations to public consultations.
• Maintain a stakeholder engagement plan and track policy priorities, commitments, and outcomes.
• Support senior leadership with briefing materials and preparation for external policy meetings.
• Monitor political and regulatory developments that could affect the financial services industry.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Economics, International Relations, or a related discipline.
• At least five years of experience in government relations, public policy, regulatory affairs, or institutional engagement.
• Strong understanding of Estonian institutions, EU policymaking processes, and financial services policy.
• Experience preparing consultation submissions, policy analysis, and stakeholder briefing materials.
• Excellent relationship management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret complex policy developments and translate them into practical business recommendations.
• Strong written and spoken English; Estonian proficiency is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Fully remote working arrangement within Estonia.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible working arrangements and a collaborative international environment.
• Professional development opportunities in public policy and institutional engagement.
• Opportunities to contribute to important financial services policy discussions.
• Paid annual leave and additional benefits according to company policy.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their government relations experience, policy research, and stakeholder engagement achievements. Applicants are encouraged to describe relevant consultation processes, advocacy initiatives, or policy projects they have managed.

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