(Senior) Policy Officer, Financial Stability

Job Description

How does the financial sector contribute to achieving the goals of the Climate Agreement? What impact could a digital euro have on financial stability? How are bank savings rates evolving, and does the government play a role in this? Is it desirable and necessary to introduce a guarantee scheme in the event that an insurer runs into financial difficulties? Is there sufficient competition in the Dutch banking sector? And can climate damage be adequately insured?

These are the issues addressed by the Financial Markets Directorate, Financial Stability Division, of the Ministry of Finance. As a policy officer in the Financial Stability Division, you will advise the minister on these and other topics and support her in her relations with Parliament. You will do this, for example, through policy briefs, by providing support during parliamentary debates, and by assisting with responses to parliamentary questions. In addition, you will negotiate new regulations in Brussels. You will maintain contacts with the European Commission, other member states, financial institutions, (civil society) interest groups, the Dutch Central Bank, and other ministries. This requires substantive knowledge, strong communication skills, and the ability to persuade. You enjoy delving deeply into a subject, but also maintaining contacts and thinking strategically about how to convey the Dutch position. There is plenty of room for initiative in this role.

The Financial Markets Directorate’s area of responsibility is constantly in the public and political spotlight. Our work is impactful, dynamic, and challenging, and it is constantly evolving. Due to current events, a typical workweek can suddenly take on a different character. As a policy officer, you enjoy responding quickly to these developments, but you also seek opportunities to reflect on longer-term trends.

In this role, you will have a high degree of autonomy. This means you will act independently in national and international forums. To make this possible, you and your colleagues will serve as sounding boards for one another and work closely together.

The Financial Stability Department has over 20 enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Staff members are happy to make time for one another—whether for sharing knowledge, discussing work-related matters, or simply enjoying fun activities together. We work hard, but the atmosphere within the department is friendly and informal. There is also a strong focus on coaching, training, and career development. This includes both subject-specific training and personal development programs. You can take the initiative yourself, but we’re also here to help you figure things out.

Would you like to discuss your potential future role in more detail? If so, please contact Mark Kruidhof (Head of the Financial Stability Division) or Nicole van der Scheer (Deputy Head of the Financial Stability Division).

Job Requirements

• You have an academic level of work and thinking.
• You have several years of relevant work experience.
• You have strong analytical skills and can independently set the direction for a project and get others on board.
• You are a team player and work well in a team.
• You have a good understanding of political, administrative, and social dynamics and are able to build a network.
• You're a good writer, even in English.

Terms of Employment

• Salary level: Grade 12
• Monthly salary: Min. €4,214 – Max. €6,227 (gross)
• Employment status: Fixed-term employment contract with the possibility of conversion to a permanent contract
• Contract duration: 1 year
• Minimum number of hours per week: 32
• Maximum number of hours per week: 36

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-friendly purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave.

Details

We want everyone to feel at home at the Ministry of Finance and to be able to reach their full potential. Because working together to ensure a financially healthy Netherlands is what we stand for. We do this by drawing on diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and insights, because we believe this enhances our collective thinking. Everyone is welcome, regardless of cultural background, age, ability to work, gender, or sexual orientation. With your unique contribution, we can better respond to the needs of our society.

• Would you like to help ensure the Netherlands remains financially sound? We’d love to have you. You can apply by sending us your resume and cover letter. However, we’re also open to other formats, such as a video application (with your resume attached) or a presentation (in PowerPoint). In the latter case, please paste the link to your application into a PDF or Word file. This will allow us to process your application properly.
• The pay scale for this position is determined based on knowledge and experience. This means that a starting pay scale may apply.
• The first round of talks is likely to take place during the week of November 6.
• In this role, you will be designated as an insider under the Finance Department’s personnel regulations. In light of the prohibition on insider trading and to prevent conflicts of financial interest, the ownership of and/or trading in securities (such as stocks and bonds) of certain companies is not permitted. Do you have questions about what this means for you? Please contact the Compliance Officer at ComplianceFinancien@minfin.nl, referencing “GT and the job posting number above.”
• A short writing test based on a real-world case study is part of the selection process.

Interested in applying?

The government is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.