Policy, Economic and Operations Officer

European Central Securities Depositories Association

Length of contract
1 year

Start date
Mid May 2026

About the Organisation

ECSDA represents 41 national and international central securities depositories (CSDs) across 36 European countries. The association provides a forum for European CSDs to exchange views and take forward projects of mutual interest. It aims to promote a constructive dialogue between the CSD community, European public authorities, and other stakeholders, aiming at contributing to an efficient and risk-averse infrastructure for European financial markets.

About the role

Are you passionate about European policy-making and eager to help support financial stability and integration in Europe? ECSDA is looking for a dynamic, motivated Policy, Economic, and Operations Officer to join our team as a young professional. This role offers a unique opportunity to support European competitiveness by practical contribution to the Savings, Investments Union (SIU) and harmonisation of market practices.

Central Securities Depositories (CSDs) support the European and international companies by helping them to finance their growth by issuing securities (shares, debt, and other financial instruments) and rendering them transferable with full legal certainty on financial markets locally and cross-border.

ECSDA Members are critical financial infrastructures in each European Member State, and are front-running innovation in Europe and globally. ECSDA supports ethical and trusted finance. Our Members use different new and proven technologies to provide services with a high level of risk management and resilience, which addresses the constantly evolving needs of European issuers and investors most diligently and safely.

Responsibilities

As part of our small and dynamic team, you will actively contribute to ECSDA’s work on:

• Preparing meetings of European CSD experts across relevant domains in the areas of cross-border harmonisation and implementation of European reforms and standards, drafting agendas and papers;
• Engaging with members, peer associations and authorities to support the creation of a truly single and modern financial market in the EU, and deepening cooperation with the neighbouring EEA States, UK and Switzerland;
• Together with national experts engaging with the EU institutions- European Commission, Securities and Markets Authority, as well as the European Central Bank, advocating removal of cross-border barriers, harmonisation of post-trade market practices contributing to further elaboration of pan-European policies, and innovation, including through digitalisation and tokenisation, shortening the securities settlement cycle, enhancing operational efficiency and resilience;
• Shaping the European regulatory environment through regular exchanges with the European policy-makers, supporting regulatory compliance and supervisory dialogue;
• Analysing the data and researching further possibilities of harmonisation of market infrastructure, development of digital assets and emerging technologies
• Collaborating with financial market infrastructures and their regional representatives globally.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

• Native, and near-native professional level of written and spoken English
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Already have a first professional experience of a few months or years in an EU authority, association, CSD, a bank, or a consultancy firm
• Some familiarity with financial markets;
• A neutral, objective, and professional mindset, with the ability to work diplomatically with stakeholders from different cultures
• Genuine interest in European policy-making and policy issues
• Proactive attitude and willingness to engage across a broad range of topics
• Excellence in execution- the ability to resolve complex issues and complete multiple tasks within agreed timelines, attention to detail, ability to take responsibility and function autonomously with high quality of output.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, law, political science, or a related field (higher level of education is welcomed)

Compensation & Benefits

• Convention d’Immersion Professionnelle (CIP) under Belgian law - paid 6-month renewable contract that will become a permanent contract in case of a successful engagement, and directly a permanent contract (Belgian CDI).

Conditions of employment

• You need to be an EU citizen or have a work permit in Belgium

Working locations

• Brussels, Belgium

How to apply

• Apply online
• Your CV and One/two most relevant papers you wrote during your studies or professional experience (whether or not related to European finance, economy or law) demonstrating the quality of your writing and analytical skills.

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