Nordic Public Affairs Manager

The roleis responsible forthe development and execution of the Public Affairs strategy and operational plan ensuring itisclosely aligned with business priorities risk management considerations and longterm growth ambitions. The position is part of theLegalRegulatory & Government Affairs function and involves close collaboration with Group and regional stakeholders to ensure a consistent proactive and wellcoordinated Public Affairs strategy including alignment with Europeanlevel legislative and policy initiatives.

This newly createdhigh impactroleleadsthedevelopmentof thepublic affairsagendaacross the Nordics reflecting its growing importance in our strategic agenda and as a public company.You will shape and elevate the function building onstrong foundations while driving new initiatives that support our next phase of growth.This is asignificant opportunity to influence and shapeVerisuresexternal positioning in a highly regulated and continuously evolving environment.

The role will report to theLegal DirectorNordics &Sweden.You willwork withthe Nordicteam groupteamand external partnerssupported by a network of transversal resourcesexpertise andbest practicesharing tomaximisecollectiveimpact.

It is a role with real impact visibility and the ability to shape the next chapter ofVerisuresstory.This is a rare opportunity to build and scalean importantfunction in ahigh growthB2C environmentshaping publicperceptionand regulation whileinfluencingbusiness criticalmessaging and working directly with senior leaders.

Core responsibilities

• Developing and executingVerisuresPublic Affairs and regulatory strategies in Swedenand extending tothe rest of the Nordics aligned with businessobjectivesand Group priorities.

• Establishingmaintaining and strengthening professional relationships with Swedish regulators policymakers government authorities and relevant industry associations.

• Monitoring andanalysingregulatory political and legislative developments and translating these into clear actionable and strategic guidance for local management and Group stakeholders.

• RepresentingVerisurein external forums trade associations and advocacy platforms in Sweden.

• Supporting the development of policy positions regulatory messaging and advocacy strategies relevant to the security technology and connected services sectors.

• Collaborating closely with the GroupRegulatory &Public Affairs team on EUlevel advocacy strategies including relevant legislative and regulatory dossiers.

• Ensuring alignment and consistency across Swedish Nordic and EUlevel Public Affairs activities and messaging.

• Coordinating with Group and regional teams to support coherent execution ofRegulatory &Public Affairs initiatives across the Nordic countries.

• Providing input to and-where relevant-oversight ofRegulatory &Public Affairs activities in Denmark Norway and Finland.

• Identifyingemerging regulatory risks and opportunities and proactively proposing initiatives to mitigate risk and support sustainable business growth.

• Supporting senior leadership in highlevel stakeholder engagement and strategic external interactions.

• Working closely with internal functions including Communications Marketing Procurement and other relevant business areas to ensure internal alignment on regulatory developments and compliance requirements.

Candidate profile

Experience and Qualifications

Werelooking for a seasonedpublic affairs managerwho brings credibility maturity and impact from day one and who is equally excited to continue learning growing and building with us.Someone with strong strategic judgementhands-onexecution skills and the energy to shape a function in motion. You combine provenpublic affairs and regulatoryexpertisewith curiosity adaptability and a growth mindset. A leader we can trustimmediatelyandinvest in longterm.onexecution skills and the energy to shape a function in motion.

• Proventrack recordofdelivering results in a public affairs and regulatory roleat scalewithin global fastpaced B2C environments (retail telco FMCG subscriptionbased services)generally gainedover 8 to 10years with substantial experience working across international/multicultural and remote team structures.

• Strategicpublic affairs and regulatoryleader with the ability to designdevleopand execute external strategies that elevateand influencebroader industry positioning shaping the companys role not only as a market leader but also as a credible regional and sector voice.

• Strong spokesperson capability experienced in shaping narrativesbuildingrelationshipsand influencing strategic agendas.You have a strongtrack recordof engagement with Swedish and potentially Nordic regulatory authorities and policymakers.

• Senior stakeholder influencer able to advise challenge and partner with senior leadersthrough clear communication business acumen and a collaborative credible presence.

• Experienced project leader with strong planning and structural discipline able to take initiatives from concept to execution building coherent end to end plans (scopingstrategyKPIsdelivery) and driving multi market cross functional work withclarity and pace.Ability to guide coach and elevate team members and crossfunctional partners.

• Native Swedish speaker with fluency in English (written and spoken);additionalNordic languages are a strong asset.

• Bachelors degree or higher inpublic affairs economybusiness administrationlaworrelatedfield.

• Experience from regulated and publicly listed companies in telco tech or other related fields would be an asset.Experience frompreparatorylegislative work in Parliament orrelevant Authority would also be an asset in the role.

Corecompetencies

• Problem Solving and Analyticsstrong atstructuring complex problems through quantitatively sound analysisdemonstratingexceptional businessand commercialjudgment. Ability to synthesize information into actionableconclusionsenabling efficient decision making.

• AgilityandFlexibility-thrives in dynamicenvironmentsadapting swiftly tonew informationand changing circumstancesand with asolidability to navigate andoperatesuccessfully amidst complexity.

• EffectivenessandImpact-self-motivatedproactive in self-developmentanddemonstratesa hands-on approach to deliverbyrolling up their sleevesanddeep diveinto the details

• Entrepreneurial-forward thinkerwhocanchallengesthe status quowhilemaintainingastrongcustomerfocus. Willing to take a hands on approach while keeping the strategicobjectivesin mind.

• Communication-active listener with highemotional intelligenceanddecision-making abilitywithdiscernmentwhocommunicates clearly and effectively projecting credibility capable of influencing stakeholders across various levels.Alsogood atmanaging withconfidentiality.

Strong fit with our Company DNA

Passionate in Everything We Do:Our people bring a contagious energy and a sense of urgency that is unmistakable. We create a vision and inspire others around that vision with full engagement and focus. We are all-in and we love what we do.

Committed to Making a Difference:We are courageous we deliver what we promise through hard work and resilience. We make a difference through operating with discipline and doing what is needed. We are hands-on and wearentafraid to get into the detail. We deliver results and we execute with excellence.

Always Innovating:Our people make the impossible possible;itsa continuous state of mind. We are purpose-driven curious and we challenge the status quo. We believegood ideastravelwe share and reapply. We take smart risks and we are not afraid to fail. We believe innovation can be big or small.

Winning as a Team:We are determined to become number 1 and to do that we need to listen to one anothercollaborateand work together. We play our partfueledby a winning attitude and a fighting spirit. We celebrate our successes. We play to our strengths and our diversity to deliver even better outcomes while developing and supporting one another. We believe that together we go further and that nothing is impossible.

With Trust & Responsibility:Our people take responsibility for the people we protect. We are accountable and reliable. We role modeloperatingwith integrity. We trust and empower one another to do the right thing always. We deliver on our promise through world-classexpertiseand meticulousknow-how.Andwe do this with humility while being honoured to play suchan important rolein society.

Strong fit withVerisureRISELeadership Model

Role Model Responsible Owner:Acting as a long-term owner always putting the customer first thinking and acting big and being accountable and responsible.

Inspire Outstanding Performance:Motivating others for high performance prioritising and making decisions with an analytical approach and executing with excellence.

Strengthen and grow a high-performance diverse organisation:Building high-performance and diverse teams enhancing a learning culture by setting continuously higher standards.

Empower and lead with courage integrity and purpose:Inspiring our people honouring our mission and purpose by leading with confidence positive energy and genuine empathy and humility.

Diversity inclusionequityandbelongingatVerisure

AtVerisure we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplacerecognisingthat diversity of thought and background only makes our teams stronger and more innovative. We reject all forms of discrimination and bias and we believe in access to opportunities for everyone regardless of gender age disability status race sexual orientation or any other status.