Policy Specialist - London, United Kingdom - MSCI Inc

MSCI Inc

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London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Job Description - Policy Specialist - Government and Regulatory Affairs B3)

Job Number: 240000B3

Requisition Title :
Policy Specialist - Government and Regulatory Affairs

Description:

Your team responsibilities
MSCI is driven to innovate and provide industry-leading solutions that power better investment decisions.

This exciting role reporting into the Head of Policy in the Government & Regulatory Affairs ("GRA") team offers the unique opportunity to be part of a team responsible for tracking policy developments, assessing the impact for MSCI and its stakeholders and developing the policy positions of MSCI.

On a daily basis, you can expect to be analyzing data, listening and creatively identifying solutions in partnership with our internal stakeholders to share our vision and perspectives with policymakers and regulators.

This role is primarily an internally focused role, but also has responsibility for leading our engagement with the Financial Conduct Authority.

In fulfilling this role, you will work closely with our External Affairs team which manages our engagement with policymakers and regulators and the various lines of business in the Company.

As a global policy expert, you will also be asked to engage on policy and regulatory developments impacting our ecosystem with our various stakeholders, including clients.

You will be a valued team member of our small, but impactful, GRA team which helps shape the public policy strategy for MSCI and engages with policymakers and regulators globally to support the commercial goals, risk management and corporate strategy of the Company.

What we offer you

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 industryleading 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.
Wherever you are located you will find transparent compensation schemes and employee benefits that can help ensure your financial security and health. While they vary by different locations, we offer a broad range of benefits that are part of the value you receive as an MSCI employee.
Our flexible ways of working will allow you to maximize your potential, and we will empower you with the trust, accountability, and advanced technology to perform at your very best.
You'll find a purposeful approach to wellbeing to provide you with all the resources you need to be your best at work and in your personal life. Our 'Here For You' Employee Assistance Program is available for our employees globally, providing confidential emotional support, financial and legal advice free of charge.

Your key responsibilities
- monitoring regulatory and legislative developments for effective and efficient information dissemination to GRA, the Company and our clients
- developing and preparing written submissions to policymakers and regulators with a focus on ESG, climate and sustainability
- managing engagement with the FCA as our supervisor and as a key stakeholder
- ensuring that MSCI's policy positions align with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
- supporting the Company in understanding the policy and regulatory ecosystem and identifying and interpreting legislation and regulation to assist the Company in developing new products
- assisting the Company in navigating laws and regulations relevant to MSCI
- supporting the development of a policy trend analysis to facilitate the understanding of any proposed legal or regulatory developments that may impact MSCI and/or our clients
- supporting the GRA team in delivering against defined strategies and goals
- identify opportunities to commercialize GRA output

Your skills and experience that will help you excel
- an entrepreneurial mindset and work ethic
- at least 5 years' experience in a similar role or a role in government or with a regulator helping to design and implement legislative or regulatory policy in the financial services and/or information/data sectors
- a proven ability to lead initiatives through to completion with mínimal supervision
- a thorough understanding of policymaking in key regional centers in the US, EMEA and AsiaPac with a focus on ESG, climate and sustainability
- a keen interest in global policymaking and political developments
- an ability to develop positions on complex public policy issues, including in financial and data services
- intellectual curiosity and a creative approach to thinking through challenging policy developments
- an ability to act independently but also within a team environment
- a combination of political and commercial acumen
- excellent writing, communication and organizational skills
- a desire to learn and facilitate business understanding of regulatory and policy developments
- a legal qualification (pr