Compliance Counsel and BMR Compliance

On the forefront of the financial services industry, we offer a fast-paced and collegial environment that is created through a strong culture of teamwork, hard work, and close working relationships with different levels of management. This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding, highly motivated lawyer to join MSCI's Legal and Compliance team. This role will be based in London, U.K., reporting to the Global Head of Compliance in New York. Responsibilities will focus on compliance with the EU and UK Benchmarks Regulations (BMR), IOSCO Principles for Financial Benchmarks, and other index regulations globally. Other compliance areas covered will include general corporate compliance, employee trading, outside business activities, FCPA/UK/EU anti-bribery and anti-money laundering compliance, publication review, and IT risk, ESG, marketing, investment advisor regulation, and other areas relevant to MSCI's business.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct legal analysis and advise the business with respect to the EU and UK BMR, IOSCO, and other compliance areas described above, as well as new compliance and regulatory developments.
2. Maintain a comprehensive and visible benchmark compliance program encompassing applicable regulatory regimes, industry best practices, and business considerations.
3. Review process for, and conduct reviews of, index methodologies, policies, and procedures for compliance with the BMR and other applicable regulatory requirements.
4. Perform Compliance functions such as oversight of personal trading, email review, monitoring, and maintaining of restricted lists.
5. Draft and maintain various U.S. and global regulatory policies and statements of compliance, including the creation of brochure disclosure documents and responses to due diligence questionnaires.
6. Conduct internal investigations of potential breaches of Compliance policies.
7. Deliver training and presentations regarding the firm's Compliance program.
8. Monitor and evaluate compliance with jurisdictional requirements.
9. Help ensure compliance with international sanctions programs.

Minimum Requirements:

1. At least eight years of compliance experience at a top financial services institution or law firm.
2. Law degree from an accredited law school or university.
3. Experience with the implementation of new regulations, regulatory exams, and enforcement actions, dealing with financial services regulators.
4. Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks and change management for the financial industry in the EU and UK, particularly BMR.
5. Desire to learn new regulatory frameworks and interest in regulatory change.
6. Proactive initiative in quickly learning the business and coming up to speed in new areas.
7. Ability to work effectively across borders and regions.
8. Positive, execution-oriented outlook, willingness to pitch in as needed.
9. Organized self-starter who spots issues, sets and meets deadlines, and acts independently in a fast-paced environment.
10. Ability to analyze legal and business risks to help develop business-oriented, compliant solutions.
11. Strong English oral and written communication skills.
12. Builds relationships and trust with clients and colleagues.
13. Very comfortable using technology, online systems, and databases.
14. Interest in innovation.

Preferred:

1. Experience in an English-speaking country.
2. Familiarity with EU Benchmark Regulations and other financial services regulations.
3. Familiarity with the matrix and corporate culture of a global financial institution.

What we offer you:

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion, belonging, and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups.

At MSCI, we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose - to power better investment decisions. You'll be part of an industry-leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is the policy of the firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.