Intern, Capital Markets EMEA

CFA Institute

Brussels, Belgium

CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organisation is a champion for ethical behaviour in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 127,000 members in 147 countries and territories, including 120,000 CFA charterholders. For more information, visitwww.cfainstitute.org.

CFA Institute is offering a paid internship opportunities working from our Brussels Office in our Capital Markets team specifically focused on Regulatory Outreach.

The role will involve:

• Providing assistance to the Head of Regulatory Outreach in support of EU policy engagement activities;
• Help with mapping key themes in policy development in financial services and investor protection;
• Research on topics linked to the Capital Markets Union, including supporting events and roundtables;
• Conducting background research on financial policy issues to inform and support the work of the capital markets policy team;
• Research potential of social media for regulatory outreach;
• Research and eventually assist in preparing a webinar on EU policy for distribution on website.

This position requires a body of knowledge consistent with someone who has either completed their education and are about to enter the job market or, are no more than one year away from completing an MA or Undergraduate degree in European Affairs. Any knowledge of financial services would be beneficial.

Why Intern with Us?

Completing an internship assignment with CFA Institute gives you the benefit of gaining real-word knowledge and experience. You’ll be learning from talented individuals and be able to apply your skills and knowledge in a professional environment.

To apply for consideration, please forward your cover letter and CV to Vicki.pett@cfainstitute.org. Please include the title of the internship you are interested in being considered for in the subject line of your email.