The Opportunity

We are seeking a Payments Policy Analyst to join our Payments & Innovation team. This role offers the opportunity to work on policy issues that are shaping the future of European and international payments, supporting emerging payment technologies, digital innovation cross-border payments.

This position is ideal for candidates with up to two years of professional experience who are looking to build a career in payments, financial services policy, regulation, or public affairs.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor UK, European, and international policy, regulatory, and market developments, assessing their impact on members and the wider payments industry.
Support the development of policy positions, consultation responses, industry papers, and thought leadership publications.
Contribute to the delivery of the Europe and International Payments agenda through engagement with key stakeholders and industry bodies.
Support member engagement activities, including working groups, committees, events, and bilateral meetings.
Prepare briefing materials, presentations, reports, and meeting papers for both internal and external audiences.
Coordinate and analyse member feedback to identify emerging priorities, opportunities, and challenges.
Support engagement with government departments, regulators, payment system operators, and industry stakeholders.
Contribute to member communications, newsletters, presentations, and external publications.
Assist with strategic projects and wider Payments team initiatives as required.

Skills & Experience

Essential

Up to two years of professional experience in policy, research, regulation, public affairs, financial services, consultancy, or a related field.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources and identify key insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong research skills and the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, structured outputs.
Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate complex policy and regulatory issues.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Demonstrable interest in payments, financial services, technology, regulation, or public policy.

What You'll Gain

Exposure to policy issues influencing the future of domestic and cross-border payments.
Experience working with banks, fintechs, regulators, government bodies, and industry associations.
Opportunities to develop expertise in areas such as instant payments, fraud prevention, payment schemes, digital innovation, and European policymaking.
A platform to contribute to industry advocacy, policy development, and thought leadership within a rapidly evolving payments landscape.