Senior Manager, Europe

U.S. Chamber of Commerce•Washington, DC

1d•$83,498 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Senior Manager for Europe to support its international policy and advocacy work, with a focus on transport and mobility, energy, and sustainability issues affecting the transatlantic business community. The successful candidate will be a strong policy professional with experience in international affairs, European policy, government relations, trade, regulatory affairs, or relevant private-sector advocacy. This role requires sound judgment, strong writing and analytical skills, comfort working with member companies, and the ability to translate complex policy developments into clear recommendations and action.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years’ experience working on European trade and investment policy matters.
Strong understanding of European institutions, EU policymaking, and the U.S.-Europe commercial relationship.
Familiarity with two or more of the following policy areas: transport and mobility, energy, climate, chemicals regulation, or industrial competitiveness.
Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in English.
Success in working as a team player in a fast-paced hybrid environment.
Willingness to travel overseas.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in public policy, law, international relations, economics, business, environmental policy, engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Relevant executive or legislative branch experience is a plus.
On-the-ground or comparable experience in Europe is a plus.
Spanish, German, and French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop Chamber positions and advocacy strategies related to European policies and regulations on transport, mobility, energy, and sustainability.
Monitor, analyze, and report on European legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting U.S. companies and transatlantic commerce.
Work with member companies to identify priorities, gather input, and support consensus-based policy positions.
Geographically, manage issues related to Austria, Benelux, Cyprus, Malta, and Switzerland.
Recruit and retain member companies.
Draft policy analysis, member updates, briefing papers, talking points, letters, meeting summaries, and other advocacy materials.
Help plan and execute delegations, meetings, roundtables, briefings, and engagements with policymakers, member companies, business associations, and other stakeholders.
Coordinate with Chamber colleagues across relevant policy teams.
Support senior staff in meetings with U.S. and European government officials, business leaders, and partner organizations.
Contribute to broader transatlantic policy initiatives that strengthen competitiveness, investment, supply chain resilience, innovation, and regulatory cooperation.