Expert on Institutional Relations (External) - European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (FGIV, Frankfurt)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Contribute to preparation and implementation of activities supporting EIOPA's positioning within European institutional and policy framework
• Analyze and provide input to key legislative and non-legislative dossiers
• Deepen institutional relations by identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to design and delivery of outreach activities
• Coordinate preparation of briefings and draft speaking points for Chairperson and Executive Director meetings
• Assist Chairperson and Executive Director in maintaining and developing strategic relationships
• Monitor and analyze developments within assigned area of work
• Contribute to team discussions with ideas, insights and constructive input

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: University degree in economics, law, social sciences, European studies, international relations, political sciences, or similar (4+ years normal duration); or university degree in these fields (3+ years normal duration) with at least one year appropriate professional experience
• Experience: At least three years of proven full-time professional experience in government affairs, public affairs, institutional relations with EU institutions/bodies/agencies/national authorities; stakeholder engagement and management; EU policy development, coordination and implementation; monitoring and analyzing regulatory, legislative or public policy developments; or drafting briefings, speeches, posi…
• Languages: EU language (thoroug…), EU language (satisfa…)
• Key skills: Excellent English written and oral communication skills, Ability to produce tailored material for different audiences, Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Strong analytical skills, Ability to assess policy and institutional developments, Ability to synthesize complex information into clear policy-relevant messages, Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, Strong interpersonal skills, Flexibility and openness to taking over other tasks, Excellent team player
• Eligibility: National of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein; entitled to full rights as a citizen; fulfilled obligations imposed by applicable laws on military service; physically fit to perform duties; Police certificate confirming absence of criminal record required prior to appointment; medical examination required before engagement

Contract and working arrangements

Hiring unit: IRSI Team (Institutional Relations and Stakeholder Involvement).

Position details

Reference

202608CAFGIV

Last Verified

15 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Expert on Institutional Relations (External) at EIOPA based in Frankfurt at the FGIV grade level (Contract Agent). The vacancy reference is 202608CAFGIV.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) is an independent European Union Authority established on 1 January 2011 by Regulation (EU) No. 1094/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010.

EIOPA is at the heart of insurance and occupational pensions in the EU.

Our mission is to contribute to a sound, effective and consistent level of regulation and supervision of insurance and occupational pensions sectors in Europe, and to promote transparency, simplicity and fairness in the market for consumer financial products or services across the internal market for the benefit of EU citizens. Through our activities we help protect insurance policyholders, pension scheme members, customers and consumers and other beneficiaries. We furthermore play a key role in supporting the stability of the financial system, transparency of financial markets and products, and we contribute to strengthening coordination among financial supervisors at the international level.

EIOPA is part of the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS) which includes the European Banking Authority (EBA), the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB).

Further information on EIOPA is available on EIOPA’s website: https://www.eiopa.europa.eu/

As an European Union Authority, EIOPA is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic working environment, providing equal opportunities to all its employees and applicants. EIOPA is committed to ensuring gender equality and to preventing discrimination on any grounds. EIOPA actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds, across all abilities, without any distinction on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, marital status or family situation or sexual orientation.

Job Purpose

The IRSI Team promotes EIOPA’s role, business strategy and activities towards all European institutions and bodies, and external stakeholders, including through regular contacts, meetings and other engagements. The team is furthermore responsible for EIOPA’s governance by professionally managing – through sound processes – the smooth running of EIOPA’s decision making bodies and internal Senior Management meetings. The Team also ensures the coordination of EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups and the efficient cooperation with the other European Supervisory Authorities through the Joint Committee. The Team provides strategic advice to EIOPA’s Senior Management (i.e. EIOPA Chairperson and Executive Director) on all institutional and governance matters, pointing out risks and opportunities relating to the achievement of EIOPA’s strategic objectives.

Main Responsibilities

·Contribute to the preparation and implementation of activities that support the Authority’s positioning within the European institutional and policy framework, including analysis of and input to key legislative and non-legislative dossiers.

·Deepen institutional relations by identifying and engaging with relevant stakeholders as well as contributing to the design and delivery of outreach activities.

·Coordinate the preparation of briefings and draft high quality speaking points for meetings involving the Chairperson and/or the Executive Director.

·Assist the Chairperson and Executive Director in maintaining and further developing strategic relationships, thereby enhancing the Authority’s visibility, credibility and reputation.

·Monitor and analyse developments within the assigned area of work, identifying proactively and articulating relevant trends, opportunities, risks, and challenges.

·Proactively contribute to team discussions by bringing forward ideas, insights, and constructive input, demonstrating engagement and initiative.

·Contribute to internal strategic and operational planning processes, including by providing analytical and concise input and supporting the development of team priorities.

·Perform any other duties as required in line with the responsibility of the role.

Eligibility Criteria

- Thorough knowledge of one of the languages of the Union and a satisfactory knowledge of another language of the Union; - Be a national of a Member State of the European Union, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein; - Be entitled to their full rights as a citizen; [1] - Have fulfilled any obligations imposed by the applicable laws on military service; - Be physically fit to perform the duties linked to the post; [2]

[1] Prior to the appointment, the successful candidate will be asked to provide a Police certificate confirming the absence of any criminal record.

[2] Before being engaged, a candidate shall be medically examined by one of the institution’s medical officers in order that the institution may be satisfied that he fulfils the requirements of Article 12 (2)(d) of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Communities.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

·Qualification:

a.a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies, preferably in economics, law, social sciences, European studies, international relations, political sciences, or similar, attested by a diploma, when the normal period of university education is four years or more; or

b.a level of education which corresponds to completed university studies, preferably in economics, law, social sciences, European studies, international relations, political sciences, or similar, attested by a diploma and appropriate professional experience of at least one year, when the normal period of university education is at least three years;

·At least three years of proven full-time professional experience, acquired after the qualification required under a) or b) above, in at least one of the following areas:

a.government affairs, public affairs, or institutional relations involving engagement with European Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and/or national public authorities – acquired in public or private sector;

b.stakeholder engagement, stakeholder management and relationship building;

c.EU policy development, coordination and implementation;

d.monitoring, analysing and reporting on regulatory, legislative and/or public policy developments;

e.drafting briefings, speeches, position papers or other strategic documents for senior management or decision makers.

Note: Your professional experience will be counted from the time you obtained the certificate or diploma required for admission to the selection procedure. Part-time work will be taken into account in proportion to the stated percentage in relation to full-time work. In case of internship, only paid internship is considered. In case of a doctorate/PhD 50% of the actual duration of the studies will be taken into account as professional experience, subject to an upper limit of three years, on the condition that the candidate was paid during the period of his/her PhD studies, the PhD studies have been completed and a diploma was awarded.

·Excellent English written and oral communication skills including the ability to produce tailored material for different audiences.

·Working knowledge of MS Office, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

·Proven work experience in a multicultural environment;

·Professional experience in a European or international institution, agency or body;

·Knowledge of EU decision-making processes and the functioning of the European institutional framework;

·Knowledge of financial services and EU financial sector policy;

·Knowledge of a third EU language;

·Experience using AI-enabled tools to support research, analysis, drafting or other professional activities.

Behavioural Competencies required

For the above position, the following behavioural competencies have to be fulfilled:

·Flexibility in terms of openness to taking over other tasks within EIOPA in view of the dynamic and evolving institutional environment;

·Excellent team player sharing relevant information and supporting team members without taking over responsibility for their work, able to work in different teams with different levels of stakeholders in a multicultural environment;

·Being able to have and express a critical view towards own performance and open to learn from experience;

·Being able to quickly familiarize oneself with new topics and issues, even under time pressure, and to present them in an audience-focused manner;

·Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess policy and institutional developments and identify key implications, opportunities and risks;

·Ability to synthesise complex information into clear, policy-relevant messages;

·Being able to manage multiple assignments and track progress on numerous processes simultaneously; deliver results within tight time frames and respect deadlines; prioritise tasks and pay attention to detail; proactively anticipate what needs to be done within own area of responsibility, informing others and taking action as required; Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team, with a high level of engagement and professional initiative.

·Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including EU institutions, Member States, National Competent Authorities, and other relevant public bodies.

·Curiosity: being able to promote open discourse and engage through challenging dialogue; challenge the status quo and exercise professional scepticism; use questions strategically, as a tool to advance insight, understanding and deepen awareness.

Salary at this grade

Basic monthly salary at FGIV runs from €4,449 (step 1) to €5,034 (top step), giving an annual range of roughly €53,388 to €60,408 before tax and allowances. Steps increase automatically every two years; the figures here are taken from the salary grid in the EU Staff Regulations.

Eligible staff posted away from their country of nationality also receive an expatriation allowance worth 16% of basic salary (around €712 per month at step 1 of FGIV) together with household, dependent-child, and education allowances where applicable. Take-home pay is then adjusted by the country correction coefficient for Frankfurt. For a worked example see our correction coefficients guide and the EU salaries overview.

Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 4 September 2026, 11 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 15 September 2026.

Where to learn more

For full responsibilities, requirements, and career progression at FGIV see our FGIV grade page; for headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at EIOPA see the EIOPA institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Frankfurt see our Frankfurt location page.

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