Regulatory Compliance Director - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

A leading global financial services institution is seeking an experienced senior professional to join its Regulatory Strategy & Policy (RS&P) team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in enhancing the firm's footprint and influence with regulators across the UK, Europe, and MEA regions. Responsibilities:

• Lead regulatory advocacy and engagement efforts with key regulators across the UK, Europe, and MEA, both directly and through trade associations.
• Collaborate with senior management to analyze the regulatory landscape, identify key challenges and opportunities, and define advocacy priorities for the organization.
• Develop engagement strategies and manage the regulatory engagement process to maximize influence and impact.
• Coordinate internal stakeholder engagement on regulatory policy topics, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and aligning perspectives.
• Represent the company in trade associations, industry forums, and bilateral/multilateral meetings with regulators.
• Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging regulatory trends, escalate relevant issues, and advise on strategic positioning.
• Collaborate with senior executives and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop and execute regulatory policy advocacy positions.
• Manage the Regulatory Strategy and Advocacy (RSA) process to provide consistency and prioritize regulatory advocacy opportunities.
• Contribute to drafting or coordinating responses to key regulatory consultations and policy proposals.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience in regulatory strategy and advocacy, preferably within a large, complex global financial services firm or regulatory body.
• Strong knowledge of UK, European, and MEA regulatory environments, with a track record of successful regulatory engagement.
• Experience working with UK and European regulators, ideally in regulatory advocacy or implementation roles.
• Strong analytical skills, with an understanding of business areas and their regulatory context.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage complex processes and prioritize effectively.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and maintain strong internal networks.
• Strong communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders and engaging in multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment, adaptability, and resilience.
• Experience in project management and navigating matrix structures.

Personal Attributes:

• Integrity, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and cultures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on open, transparent communication.
• A proactive approach, with a focus on strategic thinking and execution.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, motivated professional to make a significant impact on the regulatory strategy and policy landscape for a leading financial institution. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. Morgan McKinley encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.