Public Affairs, Strategic Engagements & Ops

<b>About Mistral </b><br/><span>At Mistral AI, we believe in the power of AI to simplify tasks, save time, and enhance learning and creativity. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into daily working life. </span><br/><span>We democratize AI through high-performance, optimized, open-source and cutting-edge models, products and solutions. Our comprehensive AI platform is designed to meet enterprise needs, whether on-premises or in cloud environments. Our offerings include le Chat, the AI assistant for life and work.</span><br/><span>We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society.</span><span>Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between France, USA, UK, Germany and Singapore. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.</span><br/><span>Join us to be part of a pioneering company shaping the future of AI. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. </span><span>See more about our culture on </span><a href="https://mistral.ai/careers" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://mistral.ai/careers</a>.<br/><br/><b>Role Summary </b><br/><span>This role is crucial in coordinating and structuring our external engagements and thinking strategically about our long-term public affairs objectives.</span><br/><span>By working on prospective topics and building Mistral AI's long-term positioning, this role involves preparing and coordinating public engagements and official trips.</span><br/><span>The ideal candidate will possess a blend of diplomatic and economic diplomacy skills, coupled with strategic forward-thinking and a strong understanding of the AI ecosystem and long-term policy challenges.</span><br/><br/><b>What you will do</b><br/><b>Coordination and preparation of external engagement</b><span>• </span><span>Strategically assess and plan for external policy engagements to align with the company's strategic goals.</span><span>• </span><span>Structure and prepare for external policy engagements and official trips, ensuring all interactions align with Mistral AI's strategic goals.</span><span>• </span><span>Coordinate briefing materials and follow up on action items to ensure impactful engagement.</span><span>• </span><span>Develop and maintain strong relationships with external entities, including government officials, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders.</span><span>• </span><span>Support Mistral AI's representation in diplomatic settings, promoting the company's interests and fostering positive relationships.</span><span>• </span><span>Engage in economic diplomacy to support Mistral AI's business objectives and facilitate market access.</span><span>• </span><span>Position our experts, spokespersons, and advocates with lived experience in key media, events, and policy forums.</span><span>• </span><span>Monitor and analyze political and economic trends that may impact Mistral AI's operations, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.</span><br/><b>Strategic thinking and prospective analysis</b><span>• </span><span>Develop and implement strategic plans for public affairs operations, ensuring all efforts support the company's long-term objectives.</span><span>• </span><span>Cultivate relationships and collaborate with international organizations, think-tanks to enhance long-term policy thinking and positioning.</span><span>• </span><span>Conduct prospective analysis to identify potential policy opportunities and challenges, providing strategic recommendations to the senior leadership.</span><span>• </span><span>Stay abreast of industry trends and developments, ensuring that Mistral AI remains at the forefront of the AI policy field. </span><br/><br/><b>About you</b><br/><b>Diplomacy &amp; Stakeholder Management</b><span>• Proven experience in tactical roles: planning, coordinating, and managing engagements with government agencies, regulatory bodies, and political leadership across Europe.</span><span>• Experience working for governments, public institutions, or international organizations, with a focus on AI, digital transformation, or tech policy. </span><span>• Strong diplomatic skills: coordinating, briefing, and developing materials for impactful engagement, including follow-ups on action items. </span><span>• Ability to build and maintain relationships with government officials, industry leaders, and key stakeholders to influence public decision-making on tech adoption. </span><span>• Experience leveraging experts, spokespersons, and advocates in media, events, and policy forums. </span><br/><b>Business Acumen </b><span>• Ability to align strategic plans with the company’s goals and support business objectives through economic diplomacy. </span><span>• Experience facilitating market access and monitoring political and economic trends to provide strategic recommendations to senior leadership. </span><br/><b>AI Policy &amp; Regulatory Expertise </b><