Lawyer Cross-Border Regulations (Legal, Regulatory & Compliance) Financial Services

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Our Cross-Border Regulations Legal team advises leading financial institutions on complex multi jurisdictional regulatory frameworks governing banking asset management wealth management and capital markets activities as well as Insurance services. We operate at the intersection of law regulation business models and operational implementation supporting clients across national borders throughout the full lifecycle of their activities.

We focus in particular on the licensing aspects when conducting financial services on a cross-border approach and advice financial institutions on how to service clients in offshore markets distribute financial products spanning Swiss EU and other international regulatory our growing Legal Regulatory & Compliance Financial Services practice in and contribute from day one to high-impact projects with a strong international dimension.

Your key responsibilities

• Advising Swiss and international financial institutions on cross border regulatory and legal matters focusing on licensing regimes passporting exemptions and third country rules
• Working on projects covering key cross-border regulatory layers such as:
  • Market access & licensing regimes (e.g. MiFIDII/MiFIR third-country access rules on banking and investment services)
  • Client categorization suitability & appropriateness requirements across jurisdictions
  • Distribution and cross border offering frameworks for financial instruments and products
  • Governance conduct and organizational requirements impacting cross border setups
  • Regulatory change and regulatory transformation projects (incl. implementation and remediation)
• Handling complex legal analyses at the interface of Swiss EU and international financial regulation and providing operational regulatory guidance
• Collaborating in interdisciplinary and international teams together with regulatory risk compliance and technology specialists
• Direct interaction with clients including legal assessments workshops and regulatory discussions

What we look for

• A masters degree in law; admission to the bar and/or additional qualifications (LL.M. PhD) are a plus
• 13 years of professional legal or compliance experience gained in a law firm financial institution regulatory body or consulting environment
• First hands-on experience advising on financial services regulation and cross border compliance topics such as:
  • EU regulatory frameworks (e.g. CRD VI MiFIDII UCITS AIFMD AML-related regulations) is a strong asset
• Strong interest in cross border financial regulation regulatory structuring and international regulatory risk management
• An analytical mindset high attention to detail and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business-oriented solutions
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary project work regulatory transformation topics and evolving regulatory landscapes
• Fluent German is mandatory (written and spoken); very good English required; French is a strong advantage

Whats in it for you

Here at EY youll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. Well empower you with the latest technology surround you with high-performing teams and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs youll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and in the future all while building a network of colleagues mentors and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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