Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT
The British Embassy in Moscow is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Senior Trade Adviser.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the United Kingdom Government’s international business development agency helping UK-based companies to develop export potential at overseas markets. Its range of expert services is tailored to the needs of individual businesses to maximise their international success. DIT provides companies with knowledge, advice and practical support. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to delivering against challenging targets to increase UK exports with Russia.
The primary objective of this role will be to contribute to successful delivery of two strategic EECAN region-wide events in Fintech and Green Finance sectors by the end of March 2021.
This job will provide an excellent opportunity to gain experience in international trade and business development as well as insights into the recent trends in FinTech and wider Financial Services industries; the role will envisage engagement with UK and Russian stakeholders in the above industries and wider. Successful candidate will be able to apply and master project management skills while delivering the events and analytical skills while working on sector reports and providing business advice to the UK companies.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist the UK companies to unlock business potential in Russia by proactively identifying relevant opportunities and business partners as well as responding to companies’ enquiries about the Russian market, and providing relevant business advice.
As part of their work, the successful candidate will be expected to achieve results within budget while meeting DIT corporate standards for quality of service and set targets.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Significant contribution to the team’s effort to deliver Fintech and Green Finance events;
- Project Management: planning, development and delivery of activities within the set timeframe and budget;
- Leasing with stakeholders on practical aspects of their engagement in the event;
- Leasing with service providers and sub-contractors for the events;
- Support in implementing the communications campaign for the events;
- Building and sharing sector knowledge through attending relevant industry events in Russia
- Proactively identifying relevant export opportunities for the UK companies in Russia;
- Producing relevant market reports, analysis, overviews, presentations.
- Full professional proficiency in English and Russian, including excellent writing skills (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- At least 2 years of relevant work experience;
- A proven record of engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners;
- Awareness about business and economic environment in Russia and in the UK;
- Experience of managing a broad workload, able to prioritise and continue to deliver against objectives;
- Experience of working effectively as a member of a team.
- Project management;
- Knowledge or experience in international business development;
- Prior experience in Fintech or Financial Services industries is a plus.
Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service
13 October 2021
B3 (L)
Fixed Term, Full-time
35
4 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Russia
Moscow
British Embassy
1
RUB
106,385
1 November 2021
This is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 March of 2022, for 5 working days, 35 hours net per week.
All applicants should have a pre-existing legal status to live and work in Russia. The British Embassy does not facilitate/sponsor visa applications and work permits.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Russia is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Russian employment law.
The monthly salary for this position is Rub 106,385 gross, B3 (L) level, paid 13 times a year.
We also offer:
- An interesting and varied job in an open, modern management culture;
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Performance related pay scheme;
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Comprehensive learning and development opportunities;
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Excellent working environment in central location with on-site facilities including cafeteria, bar, gym, tennis court, squash court and swimming pool;
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Private medical cover including dentistry.
Please be advised that the Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”. We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed
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