Head of EMEA Public Policy
Core
Senior policy voice responsible for EU policy strategy, engagement, and advising leaders on strategic decisions shaping the company's European business.
Role type
Senior IC public policy leader (EMEA)
Builds
Coalitions and institutional relationships with EU government entities and trade associations
Domain
Financial services and technology in the European Union
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
EU public policy and government affairs expertise, knowledge of EU legislative processes, payments/financial services/tech sector knowledge, strategic political thinking, relationship building, high-level communication, project management
Preferred skills
Existing network within the EU policy community (Brussels), experience advising U.S.-headquartered financial services or tech companies on EU regulatory matters
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strategic relationships with EU institutional stakeholders; Drive proactive legislative and regulatory monitoring and engagement; Represent FIS in EU-based trade associations; Partner with European sales teams to address tech sovereignty concerns; Advise senior leaders on emerging EU regulatory developments; Develop strategic policy positions and lead regulatory consultation responses; Lead advocacy strategy to advance FIS' policy goals; Manage and direct external government affairs consultants; Oversee policy project management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive autonomy
