About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. As the only major U.S.-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales - close to 90% of which were in the Americas - 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com. 

The team you will be a part of

The Government Relations team analyzes and evaluates the impact of government policy and regulation on the organization's activities and objectives. Develops and maintains policies and programs to ensure organizational awareness of government legislation and/or regulatory issues that affect the organization. Ensures that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures.

This role in summary

The Sr Analyst, Regulatory Affairs (RA) will provide leadership in managing regulatory affairs for the Europe, Middle East & Africa region, including regulatory monitoring, developing, facilitating and implementing government regulatory strategies in collaboration and execution with both the KitchenAid Small Domestic Appliance (SDA) business unit and engineering groups. This position reports to the Director, Global Regulatory Affairs.

Your responsibilities will include

• Support KitchenAid SDA business unit regulatory framework to drive strategic and effective product regulatory compliance, public policy outcomes that support the needs of the KitchenAid SDA business unit and product development teams.
• Liaise and support the Whirlpool collaboration with APPLIA and AMDEA associations. Participate and lead working groups and other trade groups on regulatory matters and key issues. Attend/participate in appropriate meetings to advocate for Whirlpool regulatory and policy positions.
• Deploy strategies, programs, policies, manuals, guidelines, and training programs to continually reduce risk of non-compliance with current and upcoming regional product regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations. 
• Lead regional inputs to global product requirements database, and maintain forward-looking regulatory roadmaps to inform product planning process.
• Drive regional outcomes to support global regulatory affairs objectives and priorities through project initiation & core team member activation.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with business functions, including government relations, marketing, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and legal.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with government agencies in support of product regulatory compliance. 
• Work effectively across the organization with others based in Belgium and virtually around the region and globe, including the ability to develop strong internal relationships across various levels of organization, to support a culture of integrity and values-driven performance and give advice on specific product regulatory matters. 

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or related field 
• 5-7 years of Professional Experience

Preferred skills and experiences

• Global business is conducted in English; other languages helpful
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Public Policy, Business, Economics, or related field 
• 3-7 years of experience in product development
• 3-7 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs related to consumer products
• Strong business acumen with ability to analyze the impact of complex legislation and regulatory proposals
• Mental ability to manage complex interpersonal interactions with others, solve problems, make decisions, operate independently and with discretion, and work effectively under pressure
• Collaborative working style – able to work across a complex, matrixed organization
• Detail oriented but also able to see the “big picture”
• Enjoys challenges - need to be willing to roll-up your sleeves and dig in to understand the drivers and identify potential problem solutions
• Self-disciplined with high levels of motivation 
• Outstanding organization, communication and leadership skills 
• Strong analytical, strategic, organization and management skills, including change management skills to optimize product regulatory support and resources
• Ability to work effectively with others and with an appreciation of cultural diversity.
• Possess keen intellect, and credibility so as to interact effectively and influence management at all levels
• Embrace our Core Values: Diversity, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Spirit of Winning

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company!About the job

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As Institutional Relationships & Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for advancing the company’s strategic interests by building and maintaining strong relationships with government bodies, regulatory institutions, public agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Your work will be key in supporting Fever’s access to public spaces, public funding, and public-sector business opportunities. Acting as both an internal advisor and external representative, you will help shape Fever’s institutional voice, identify relevant opportunities, and position the company as a trusted partner in cultural, tourism, and innovation ecosystems.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute institutional engagement strategies that support Fever’s business goals across public access, subsidies, and procurement
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• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that may impact the company’s operations, and advise internal stakeholders accordingly
• Build and maintain a strong institutional network at the local, regional, and national levels
• Support the leadership team by organizing and preparing for meetings with institutional stakeholders; act as spokesperson when required or coach others to do so
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• Ensure Fever is actively represented in key forums, public consultations, or sector-specific roundtables
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• Create briefings, policy position papers, and institutional decks tailored to each stakeholder group
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Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, institutional relations, government relations, business development, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to build trust-based relationships with public sector stakeholders
• Deep knowledge of institutional and regulatory environments (local, regional, national)
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal
• Strategic mindset and ability to connect institutional influence with business opportunities
• High autonomy and diplomatic skills
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and aligning diverse internal and external agendas
• Fluency in German and English, other languages are a plus
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Nice to have:

• Previous experience in sectors such as culture, tourism, events, tech, or innovation
• Experience working with public grants, cultural funding programs, or EU-level institutions
• Background in legal, political science, public policy, or international relations
• Familiarity with public procurement processes or licensing protocols
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