Manager, EU Affairs

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About the role

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we’re changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. About the team and the role: As part of eBay's EMEA Government Relations team, you will help shape eBay's engagement with EU institutions and contribute to policy discussions that impact our business and the wider e-commerce sector. Based in Brussels and reporting to the Director, EU Affairs, you will manage a portfolio of EU policy issues, contribute to legislative and regulatory strategies, and deliver advocacy activities that support eBay's business interests. You will work alongside Brussels-based Government Relations and Policy experts, collaborating closely with EMEA and global Government Relations colleagues and internal partners across Legal, Communications and Business teams. This is an individual contributor role with opportunities to engage directly with EU policymakers, regulators and industry partners. What you will accomplish: • Shape EU policy engagement: Contribute to eBay's legislative and regulatory advocacy strategies, managing activities across assigned policy areas to represent eBay's interests within EU institutions. • Build influential relationships: Develop and maintain productive relationships with the European Commission, European Parliament and other relevant EU institutional partners. • Assess regulatory developments: Monitor and analyse EU legislative and regulatory proposals, evaluating their potential impact on eBay's business across e-commerce, digital platforms and selected areas including payment services, privacy, AI and consumer protection. • Drive cross-functional collaboration: Partner with Legal, Communications, Business and Government Relations colleagues to develop informed policy positions and coordinate advocacy activities. • Represent eBay externally: Participate in relevant trade associations and industry working groups, working with senior Government Relations colleagues to advance shared policy priorities. • Inform business decisions: Prepare clear policy briefings, talking points and recommendations for internal teams, including supporting briefings for local and international senior leadership. What you will bring: • EU government relations experience: Significant experience engaging with EU institutions, including contributing to the development and delivery of advocacy campaigns. • Knowledge of EU policymaking: Strong understanding of EU legislative, regulatory and political processes, alongside an established network within EU institutions and the ability to build effective relationships with officials. • Communication and language skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills. Very high proficiency in spoken and written English, alongside proficiency in at least one official EU language. • Analytical and critical thinking: Ability to assess complex policy developments, identify business implications and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations. • Collaboration and relationship management: Experience working across functions and multicultural environments, with the ability to engage and influence diverse inte

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