About the organisation:

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Our client is a leading trade association for the UK’s banking and finance industry, representing around 300 member firms at the heart of the sector. It works to build trust, expertise and collaboration across financial services, and its international team plays a central role as the UK navigates shifting relationships with the EU, US and Japan.

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The opportunity:

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This is a rare chance to sit at the centre of the organisation’s international agenda, managing engagement with counterparts in the US and Japan as the UK takes on the G20 Presidency in 2027. You’ll brief senior leaders ahead of high-profile meetings, build relationships with policy makers and standard-setters including the Financial Stability Board and the Basel Committee, and start to develop as a people manager by line managing the team’s International Affairs intern.

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Main responsibilities:

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• Manage day-to-day engagement on our client’s US and Japan work, identifying opportunities to advance members’ priorities with policy makers and counterpart associations

• Line-manage the International Affairs intern, guiding their work tracking global standard-setting bodies including the FSB, IOSCO and Basel Committee

• Build and maintain relationships with sister organisations and policy makers in the UK and abroad

• Prepare briefings, position papers and speaking notes for senior representatives ahead of external engagements

• Draft members’ updates, translating regulatory and political developments into clear analysis

• Track and interpret political and regulatory developments across your markets, flagging what matters most to members early

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Key skills and experience required:

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• Relevant professional experience in international affairs, public policy, financial services, regulatory affairs, government relations, trade policy, a trade association, consultancy or public body

• A Bachelor’s degree, equivalent qualification, or equivalent professional experience

• Confidence managing relationships with a broad range of senior stakeholders, internally and externally

• Strong organisational skills, able to plan and prioritise independently to meet deadlines

• Excellent analytical, influencing and communication skills, both written and oral

• Some people management experience, or genuine enthusiasm to develop it

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How to apply:

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To apply, please submit the form below and include a copy of your CV.

Application deadline: Wednesday 23 September 2026

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Ellwood Atfield is the leading headhunter for corporate affairs, communications, policy, and advocacy. An employee-owned boutique search firm, we help you hire the most senior leaders and everyone who reports to them. We promise to connect talented people, smoothly and efficiently.

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Our purpose is to create important and enduring relationships. We are an equal opportunities employer and promote diversity across our profession to ensure every individual has the opportunity to perform at their best. If you have not done so already, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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