Policy and Research Lead

5 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Cpl Healthcare Full time

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to lead personal finance-related research projects and contribute to the development of financial wellbeing in Ireland.

The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop expertise in the latest approaches for effective financial education initiatives and policies, and work closely with the expert research units in the CCPC and external research companies.

This is an opportunity for a strategic thinker to join our multi-disciplinary team and make a significant impact on shaping policy and legislative decisions that affect consumers.

Main Responsibilities:

  1. Leading personal finance-related research projects and developing expertise in the latest approaches for effective financial education initiatives and policies.
  2. Drafting responses to public consultations on personal finance policy and legislative changes.
  3. Reviewing policy or legislative proposals and distilling them into concise, easy-to-understand content suitable for various stakeholders.
  4. Working with internal research teams and outsourced research agencies to deliver research projects capturing consumer insights and informing policy and programmes aimed at improving financial wellbeing.
  5. Representing the CCPC at domestic and international events and working groups, including delivering presentations.

Essential Qualifications and Skills:

  • A third-level qualification in a relevant area, e.g. Finance, Business, Economics, Social Policy, Law, Public Policy, Financial Advice.
  • A minimum of three years' relevant experience in public policy research/appraisal, policy development, research to inform policy development.
  • Proven ability to research, collate, analyse, and present information clearly, concisely, and balanced.
  • Strategic thinking: envisioning the big picture and planning accordingly.
  • Experience managing diverse assignments concurrently and meeting fixed reporting deadlines.
  • Strong team-working skills and experience working with colleagues to deliver project objectives.


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