(Senior) Regulatory Affairs Officer

Located in the heart of Luxembourg city, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) is home to over 42,500 international securities and gathers diverse and committed teams covering listing, trading, information services and of course, the Luxembourg Green Exchange (LGX) - the world’s leading platform dedicated to sustainable finance.

By joining LuxSE, you will become part of an independent stock exchange that has shaped international capital markets over the past 60 years and pioneered the rise of sustainable finance.

The Luxembourg Stock Exchange is looking for a:

(Senior) Regulatory Affairs Officer

Permanent contract (F/M)

The (Senior) Regulatory Affairs Officer will report to the Head of Listing and Regulatory Affairs and will work in close cooperation with the different operational teams, including the Business Development, Product Management and Markets & Surveillance Departments to ensure regulatory compliance of LuxSE activities and to seek business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on legal and regulatory issues linked to capital markets (including MiFID II/R, Market Abuse Regulation, Prospectus Regulation, Transparency Directive, Benchmarks Regulation, Central Securities Depositories Regulation, Sustainable and Digital Finance frameworks, along with related delegated and implementing acts at the European Union (EU) and national level)
• Follow developments in the international, EU and domestic legal framework to anticipate changes that could impact LuxSE’s activities, and find new business opportunities
• Provide advice regarding capital markets topics related to international, EU and domestic legislation
• Advise and support in developing new services and products in line with applicable law and regulations
• Advise operational teams on capital markets related legal and regulatory issues
• Support the Head of Listing and Regulatory Affairs to maintain a proactive dialogue with local, EU and international stakeholders and Authorities
• Represent LuxSE in international, EU and local peer group meetings on regulatory issues
• Participate in internal business/project steering committees and working groups
• Draft and review internal policies and regulations, position and concept papers
• Train staff in capital markets regulations

Requirements and skills

• University degree or equivalent certification in Law
• At least 5 years of experience working or consulting in relevant fields of expertise (please see topics listed under point 1. above), largely gained in the financial services/capital markets environment, ideally in a law firm or in a consulting firm
• Experience with fintech regulation would be an advantage
• Strong technical knowledge and deep understanding of capital markets regulatory matters
• Excellent team spirit
• Sound judgement and strategic thinking by aligning priorities with organizational strategy
• High sense of initiative and problem-solving approach
• High sense of responsibility and organization, flexibility, adaptability, reliability and commitment
• Diplomatic skills and ability to manage direct contacts with stakeholders (internal and external)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and French

Application

Luxembourg Stock Exchange is an employer for whom diversity and inclusion are important. We therefore encourage you to apply, regardless of your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion or disability.

At a later stage of the recruitment process, we may ask for a recent copy of your criminal record (N°3).

LuxSE does not accept unsolicited resumes, CVs, or profile summaries from agencies. In case of an unsolicited proposal, this shall not be considered as (i) "ownership" of the candidate and/or (ii) introduction of the candidate by such agency unless the agency has received prior authorization from our Legal and/or HR departments.