Government Relations Manager

компания "jti" we’re jti, japan tobacco international and we believe in freedom. we think that the possibilities are limitless when you’re free to choose. in fact, we’ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. it’s how we’ve grown to be present in 130 countries. but our business isn’t just business. our business is our people. their talent. their potential. we believe when they’re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business. that’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of jti. it’s why 9 out of 10 would recommend us to a friend. and why we’ve been awarded global top employer status, six years running. so when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company you’ll love, feel free to #jointheidea. learn more: jti.com government relations manager what will you do: identify and develop relevant contacts in governmental structures; be a part of corporate affairs execution via industry associations (nicotine alliance, tobacco council) and other advocacy associations monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory and related governmental developments; monitor and analyze russian macroeconomic context and economic & tax policy; develop relevant positions within the company on excise taxation & fiscal issues, to engage with industry, and deliver positions to the governmental bodies and other institutions; prepare elaborated calculations & presentations on excise tax & fiscal advocacy issues; engage with research \ expert institutions on tax & fiscal issues (gaidar institute, ranghics, higher school of economics, etc.), ability to plan and implement research / studies / polls results into gr agenda; to perform other tasks directed by the line manager related to the departmental activities. we expect from you: university degree in economy, tax, management; previous experience in governmental agencies is highly desirable; knowledge of business environment for highly regulated industries (e.g. tobacco, pharmaceutical, alcohol) is desirable. familiarity with issues faced by multinational corporations operating in russia (especially tax & fiscal issues); good understanding of russian legislative & government decision – making process, macroeconomic issues, federal budget and russian tax system, etc.; excellent interpersonal contact skills, proactive approach, organization & planning skills; good financial modelling & pp presentational skills; ability to work effectively under time pressure, high self-motivation; project management experience is a plus; advanced pc user: excellent knowledge of microsoft office; fluent english (spoken & written). whatchr(39)s in it for you permanent contract; competitive compensation package (employee life and health insurance with dental program, travel insurance); annual bonus; dynamic working environment with the team of highly motivated professionals; wide development opportunities, external and internal trainings, that will inspire you to grow professionally and personally; modern office in the city center.