Chris Cummings, AMI's Director, comments: "The last two months have seen AMI go from a standing start to a membership base of approaching 2000 active members. We are signing up new members at the rate of 150 per week - and this is increasing. Consultation Papers are coming thick and fast from the FSA, Treasury and Europe. To provide members with a sound analysis of these, gather their feedback, and go about our main business of lobbying the regulator for light touch regulation, AMI needs more dedicated staff."
The first person to be recruited will be a Policy Officer. This person will:
evaluate technical consultative documents from regulators
Advise and draft proposals to develop the Association's policy toward regulation and technical issues affecting members
Review government and parliamentary publications and identify the implications for AMI and AMI members
Deal with member queries relating to regulatory, legal or technical issues
Produce member newsflashes and guidance notes on topical issues
Identify re-occurring member queries and recommend solutions
Build constructive relationships with regulators, professional bodies and professionals working in the mortgage field
With an in-depth knowledge of the mortgage market, the person will have a sound understanding of the technical and compliance framework within the industry. They will need excellent verbal and written communication skills and will be able to distill and communicate complex technical information. Ideally, they will also have a sound understanding of policy and policy development and its practical application.
The role reports to Chris Cummings, Director, AMI.
