**Description** **You Lead the Way. We’ve Got Your Back.** With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you’ll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that’s unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you’ll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact—every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company’s success. Together, we’ll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world’s best customer experience every day. And we’ll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. The position supports the Brussels-based Vice President of European Government affairs. He/she will assist the VP in executing an effective government relations strategy in support of the Company’s businesses in Europe. **How you will make an impact in this role?** Monitoring the activities of and liaising with relevant E.U. policymakers, regulatory authorities, and standards-setting bodies; Supporting the organization of events and advocacy meetings (following-up with E.U. officials and event organizers, and preparing speaking points, draft speeches etc.). Attending relevant meetings and conferences, reporting back on them and identifying new opportunities to engage; Assisting with the preparation and deployment of internal reporting and briefings on important regulatory developments; Preparing written submissions such as responses to regulatory consultations and enquiries, and other communications with the E.U. institutions; The principal focus will be on issues within the European Union related to technology, cyber security and privacy such as but not limited to DORA, MICAR, GDPR, DSA, DMA, AI Act. **Minimum Qualifications:** + Experience at mid-level in a European government agency, lobbying/PR agency, or in a corporate government affairs position. + Deep understanding of European politics and public policy formulation. + Excellent understanding of the European Union and its principal institutions. + Ability to relate public policy issues to core business objectives. + Strong attention to detail combined with excellent written and oral communications skills. + Ability to deal effectively and confidently with external stakeholders. + Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities against tight deadlines. + Team player capable of working with a diverse group of colleagues and internal business clients. + High ethical standards and experience of working with confidential and sensitive information. * Language(s): English required. Knowledge of other European languages would be an asset, though not essential. **Qualifications** We back our colleagues and their loved ones with benefits and programs that support their holistic well-being. That means we prioritize their physical, financial, and mental health through each stage of life. Benefits include: + Competitive base salaries + Bonus incentives + Support for financial-well-being and retirement + Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location) + Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need + Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location) + Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location) + Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program + Career development and training opportunities Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. **Job:** Communications **Primary Location:** Belgium-Belgium-Brussels **Schedule** Full-time **Req ID:** 25000634