Head of Government Affairs, International

The Group: Morningstars Government Affairs group is a global team and drives Morningstars policy thought leadership advocates for investorfriendly policies and monitors legislative and regulatory developments impacting our business. We engage with policymakers regulators and industry stakeholders globally to advance policies that enhance market transparency investor protections and financial innovation.

The Role: The Head of Government Affairs International will lead Morningstars international government affairs strategy leveraging datadriven policy research to shape policy positions and advocate for regulatory frameworks that benefit investors in the European context. This leader will be the companys primary representative to the European policymakers regulators and industry groups driving engagement efforts across European markets. This role reports to Morningstars Global Head of Regulatory Strategy and Advisory.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute Morningstars international government affairs strategy to proactively shape public policy discussions with a primary focus in the European Union and the United Kingdom.

• Represent Morningstar in front of the government agencies and regulators in engaging on policy matters with a focus on the European Union institutions the member states and national regulators and the United Kingdom.

• Manage a team of subject matter experts in the region and collaborate across different Morningstar businesses and corporate function teams to craft Morningstars public policy positions internationally.

• Oversee the development of comment letters policy briefs and responses to regulatory consultations at both the EU and national levels.

• Communicate complex international policy issues clearly and persuasively to internal stakeholders policymakers and the public through written content research papers presentations and public speaking engagements.

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to retail investments retirement security credit ratings sustainable investing and broader financial services policy including the growing focus on private markets and serve as a primary resource for specific policy areas.

• Collaborate with internal teams including legal compliance and product leadership to assess policy implications on business operations and strategy.

• Prepare presentations and write articles for a mass audience and key policymakers on investorrelated policy issues supporting Morningstar editorial outlets and in conjunction with the Communications team external media.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key policymakers regulators industry associations and other relevant stakeholders across Europe.

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience in government affairs policy research lobbying or a regulatory/government role in the European context.

• Deep understanding of the European Unions legislative and regulatory processes and familiarity with the regulatory landscape of key European financial markets.

• Expertise in the European policymaking process financial services regulation securities law retirement policy or investmentrelated public policy.

• Interest in public policy that improves ordinary investors experiences and retirement security across Europe.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft concise punchy policy briefs and advocacy materials tailored for European audiences. Fluency in English is essential; additional European languages are an asset.

• Demonstrated experience engaging with senior European government officials national regulators and industry stakeholders.

• Proven ability to work with data and analytics to support policy recommendations and decisionmaking.

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (M.A. M.S. LL.B. or equivalent) in European public policy economics finance law or a related field strongly preferred.

Morningstars hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate inperson each week. Weve found that were at our best when were purposely together on a regular basis at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are youll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.