MAIN MISSION OF THE ROLE:
As Director Regulatory Affairs, you will be defining, developing, and leading Geopost’s regulatory policy on a global level, taking into account the specificity of the organization, and the principles and policies related to core regulatory matters. The role also involves managing global lobbying activities, analyzing regulatory issues, representing the company in all relevant fora, and coordinating regulatory affairs across the Group’s various Business Units.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – AT GROUP LEVEL:
Develop Global Lobbying Activities
- Analyze regulatory challenges and their potential impact on Geopost’s activities.
- Provide strategic guidance to Group leadership and Business Units.
- Define Geopost’s position in coordination with Business Units and internal teams.
- Implement lobbying actions and defend Geopost’s interests with regulatory authorities in Europe and globally.
- Represent Geopost before governmental bodies, professional associations, and at conferences or public speaking events.
- Organize and coordinate external engagement of Geopost by the company’s internal spokespersons, and provide advice and training to C-level executives on their lobbying and influence activities.
- Collaborate and align directly with the CEO on the advocacy-related responsibilities.
Establish an Organizational Framework for Supporting Geopost’s Development
- Build a network of regulatory affairs professionals within the respective Business Units.
- Develop, organize, and manage regulatory monitoring tools in key regions (Middle East, Russia, Asia, Africa, North America, Europe).
- Select and manage external providers and internal resources on regulatory affairs needs.
- Foster the regulatory affairs community and coordinate actions with the Legal and Compliance departments.
- Oversee the coordination of Geopost’s interactions with associations, intergovernmental organizations, or United Nations agencies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL:
- Organize and coordinate lobbying activities with ministries, NGOs, associations, and regulators in Geopost’s key countries of operation.
- Coordinate regulatory lobbying efforts at the European and international levels on topics related to food (FAO, Codex Alimentarius, European Commission, etc.) and health.
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS:
Key Internal Relationships
- All departments contributing with their expertise to the development of corporate positions (sustainability, finance, customs, etc.).
- Business Units, particularly Regulatory Affairs Representatives.
- Trade Compliance and Public Affairs teams.
- Brussels Office team.
Key External Relationships
- European and international institutions.
- Associations and industry organizations.
- Public decision-makers and regulators.
- Consultants and external providers.
- Stakeholders at international conferences and events.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Key skills and expertise:
- Leadership and strategic vision.
- Representation and public speaking skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Negotiation and political acumen.
- Capacity to work in a multicultural environment and manage relationships with diverse international interlocutors.
- Persuasion and influence.
- Project management.
- Public affairs and lobbying skills.
- Ideally, good understanding of transportation fundamentals (budget management, reporting, activity analysis).
- Regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Proficiency in foreign languages: French and English mandatory.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Education and experience:
- Master’s degree or higher in law, international affairs, public affairs, political science, or equivalent.
- Solid proven experience (min. 7 years) in regulatory affairs, lobbying, or a similar role, ideally in the transportation or logistics sector.
WHY YOU SHOULD BE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION
- Join a leading European company in a moment of global expansion and play an active part in this journey working hand-in-hand with the C-suite leadership.
- Work within an organisation offering a lot of space for initiative to create your own professional path within its broader structure.
- Strengthen the global Regulatory and Public Affairs practice, shaping processes and influencing the organisation’s way of interacting with key policy stakeholders across the world.
