CV: 1. Market Access Specialist , Inmarsat

Subject: Market Access Specialist
Dear Kate,
 
My current role (Avanti) is positioned between market access / regulatory affairs and new satellite projects. I also provide first line of consultancy support to our sales managers who report possibilities for new broadband products.

The Market Access Specialist opening grabbed my immediate attention as a position I'd be interested to transition into. I am a self starter and quick learner and motivated to create value.

Please review my CV (attached) and come back to me shortly so can schedule an initial phone interview.

Best Regards
Pawel Magnowski

CV
Job Description

Market Access Specialist

Report to: Manager, Regulatory Policy
Location: London/Nyon
Primary purpose of the position:
This position is created in the regulatory team of Global Xpress (GX) to provide market access and licensing support to Global Xpress, its distribution channel and manufacturers. The role will consist of:

• Implementation and delivery of the GX market access strategy for aeronautical, maritime and land services in ka band
• Build and maintain government relations in order to obtain access to ka band spectrum under appropriate licensing conditions
• Represent GX at international regulatory, industry and trade association events with a view to built peer pressure, best practices and a conducive international regulatory environment
• Write position papers, prepare and make presentations and make appropriate input to national consultations in order to shape frameworks
• undertake due diligence work on market access conditions
• and be at hand for filings to obtain licences

The aim is to ensure support on terminal circulation and service provision to Inmarsat, its DPs and SPs, by carrying out the required licensing/regulatory work enabling their market access in key markets. This will involve effectively liaising with relevant departments within Inmarsat, with DPs, SPs, and key customers, as well as contacting national regulators and policy makers.
Key responsibilities of the position:

• to support Global Xpress and, where relevant, its channel on market access worldwide in key markets
• to suggest and implement regulatory solutions to achieve market access, from initial assessment to full authorization, including engaging in complex negotiations with regulatory authorities
• to liaise with Inmarsat's current regulatory contacts and, where necessary, identify new ones, and build up or maintain good working relationships with them
• to contact national regulatory authorities, directly or indirectly, to obtain detailed information on requirements for service provision for Inmarsat products and services
• to analyse the data, summarize it in a user-friendly format for the channel, illustrate it internally and externally and integrate it in the regulatory database
• to identify policy initiatives and consultations, recommend whether action by Global Xpress is appropriate, and participate in developing the desired response/activity

Which of the Inmarsat competencies are fundamentally important to this job?

• Cultural awareness of how regulatory work and business is conducted
• Flexibility and drive required to challenge the status quo; ability to identify find new ways of doing things
• Sensitivity and understanding of different regulatory approaches and concerns around the world
• Awareness of Inmarsat's business and short and medium term goals

Essential knowledge and skills:

• Pro-active initiative, self-confidence and personal drive
• Outstanding communication skills, diplomacy and cultural awareness
• Must be computer-literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Analytical skills as well as negotiation skills and ability to influence
• Fluent in written and spoken English and at least one additional language

Desirable knowledge and skills:

• Knowledge of satellite and/or mobile wireless products, services and technologies
• Good understanding of policy and regulatory issue, policy making and legislative processes in the satellite sector
• Knowledge of market development and market access issues would be desirable.

Applications:
Kate Roddy
HR Business Partner
Inmarsat
99 City Road
London EC1Y 1AX
Tel: +44 (0)20 7728 1000
Fax: +44 (0)20 7728 1652
Email: recruitment@inmarsat.com