Policy Director

• Financial Services sector
• Manage complex strategic policy matters
• Proactively lead industry reform and reputation
• Focus on consumer and competition issues
• Lead a small team

About the Role

• :Identify industry policy issues in consultation with key stakeholders including State and Commonwealth Governments, regulators, industry and professional association
• s.Oversee development of and prepare policy submissions and advocate to government representatives in support of commercial objective
• s.Contribute to the design and development of strategic policy initiatives through interpreting and advising on relevant indicators, trends and driver
• s.Build consensus across the organisation for proactive reform as opposed to reactive responses to ongoing government interventio
• n.Balance objectives of economic and social policy and commercial imperatives of developing industry strategie
• s.Maintain awareness of international developments in areas such as regulation of the financial services industry, political and regional developments, globalisation, world economic and social trend
• s.Think strategically about building support for organisation and industry goals across the economy, including with government departments, industry associations and representatives, and other groups as appropriat

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The successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification or equivalent in a suitable discipline – legal, financial, management or political science. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years’ leadership experience in policy development, in the prudential, financial regulation and/or similar fields. In addition, the individual should also possess the following competenci

• es:Experience and high-level skills that are effective in advocating, negotiating and influencing senior government representati
• ves.Extensive demonstrated knowledge and experience in the proactive research, development, formulation and analysis of public pol
• icy,Track record and proven ability to research and analyse issues and trends and to contribute to the formulation of strategic policies and initiatives from an economic viewpo
• int.Demonstrated track record to think strategically, develop innovative solutions and influence and negotiate with stakeholders to gain support for policies and initiati
• ves.Demonstrated high level consultation, presentation, written and oral communication skills, particularly effective writing ski
• lls.Knowledge of industry regulatory mechanisms and relevant legislation and their implicati
• ons.High-level research, policy development and critical analysis skills. A capacity to quickly assess and understand complex insurance issues and conce
• pts.Capacity to independently source, analyse and report on empirical d
• ata.Equally strategic and hands on, a strong focus on team and collaborat

ion.Please apply online, or contact Fraser Clapcott for a confidential discussion. ***email_hidden***

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