Hybrid European Regional Regulatory Counsel

at USCIS

• Job title: European Regional Regulatory Counsel
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Madrid, Spain

About the role

• European Regulatory Counsel advising on legal regulatory strategies for investment research firm. Collaborating with compliance teams and European regulatory bodies on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• 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