European Regional Regulatory Counsel
USCIS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Madrid • Spain
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About the role
- Advising the business on legal regulatory strategy and risk, including with respect to regulatory matters associated with strategic initiatives and new business line development.
- Advising Compliance on the management of Morningstar’s regulatory compliance responsibilities and consulting with external parties, as appropriate.
- Serving as one of Morningstar’s contacts and negotiators with European regulatory bodies.
- Advising on strategy for defending and settling any regulatory action or other related matters involving any of Morningstar’s regulated businesses.
- Assisting with formal examinations or investigations by a regulator, regulatory registrations, and written submissions in response to consultations from regulators, as necessary.
- Advising the Compliance Team in internal investigations, and development and implementation of policies, guidelines and other documents pertaining to regulatory requirements applicable to Morningstar’s regulated businesses, as necessary.
- Staying current on regulations and other changes in regulatory requirements that could impact Morningstar’s businesses.
Requirements
- Law degree and qualified to practice in a European Union Member State or England
- At least 6 years of financial services or securities law experience in a European Union jurisdiction or the United Kingdom
- Financial services compliance/regulatory experience required
- Experience in dealing with the European Securities and Markets Authority or Financial Conduct Authority is expected
- Familiarity with the laws and regulations applicable to European benchmarks, ratings, investment advisory or asset management businesses is an advantage
- Must be admitted to practice law or eligible for admission to practice as in-house counsel in the jurisdiction where located
- Pragmatic and solution oriented
- Integrity and a high degree of professional ethics
- Excellent judgement and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including excellent, clear drafting
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, and meet deadlines.
Benefits
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
law degreefinancial services complianceregulatory experiencesecurities law experienceregulatory strategyregulatory compliancenegotiation with regulatory bodiesinternal investigationspolicy developmentregulatory submissions
Soft Skills
pragmaticsolution orientedintegrityprofessional ethicsexcellent judgementanalytical skillsstrong interpersonal skillscommunication skillsclear draftingability to prioritize workflow
Certifications
qualified to practice law in a European Union Member Stateeligible for admission to practice as in-house counsel