Legal, Regulatory Counsel - Vice President (Amsterdam)

Mizuho Bank Europe N.V. (“ MBE”) is recruiting a Regulatory Counsel, to be based in Amsterdam. As Regulatory Counsel, you will be part of MBE’s Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs department. You will report to the Head of Legal, Regulatory & Corporate Affairs.

The position

As Regulatory Counsel you will help MBE navigate the international financial regulatory landscape, whilst closely working alongside colleagues from different teams and locations. You will support the development of robust processes and practices with respect to regulatory risk management. In addition, you will provide subject matter expertise to support the launch of new products, understand the impact of new regulations as well as enhance policies and procedures.

This role requires strong organizational, analytical and communication skills, as well as pragmatic and strategic thinking. For more information on the focus areas that will shape your day-to-day work, please be referred below.

This role is a full-time position, based out of our Amsterdam office. We value in-person collaboration and expect our team members to frequently work from the office.

The company

MBE is a fully licensed Dutch credit institution, headquartered in Amsterdam. MBE is part of the Japanese Mizuho Financial Group and offers banking and investment services to corporate clients across the European Union. MBE has branch offices in Frankfurt, Paris and Madrid.

MBE was established in 1974 and recently underwent a major transformation, transitioning into the main hub for the EU business of the group. Among other things, this transition has impacted the size and nature of MBE’s business and by extension its regulatory requirements. This also means that you will be joining MBE at an exciting period in its history, and will be able to truly add value by shaping the company’s Regulatory Affairs function to be fit-for-future.

MBE prides itself on offering an inclusive and diverse work environment. MBE has over 300 employees, with 29 different nationalities. MBE has a distinct corporate culture, based on a corporate identity and foundational values shared throughout the Mizuho Financial Group.

Focus areas

As Regulatory Counsel, you will have the following focus areas and responsibilities:

- Be a key contributor to strategic initiatives enhancing MBE’s Regulatory Affairs function;

- Provide pragmatic advice to other MBE teams as a financial regulatory subject matter expert;

- Help MBE manage its interactions with regulatory authorities in the Netherlands and abroad;

- Play a central role in MBE’s regulatory horizon scanning endeavors and ensure that stakeholders across the company remain informed of regulatory developments;

- Maintain a holistic overview of MBE’s regulatory implementation initiatives to ensure the timely implementation of regulatory change;

- Prepare and submit applications, submissions and filings to regulatory authorities, for example to request authorizations or exemptions;

- Interact and collaborate with colleagues across the region on financial regulatory topics;

- Liaise with external counsel, both in the Netherlands and abroad, to validate solutions and understand regulatory requirements.

Your profile

Subject matter expertise. You have a strong understanding of Dutch and European financial rules and regulations, preferably in the banking and investment services sector. An understanding of derivatives and complex products is preferred;

Mindset. You have the ability to work independently and to find creative and pragmatic solutions. You can translate complex legal problems into practical advice;

Work experience. 6+ years of experience working with financial regulations, for example at a law firm, or in-house at a regulator or a financial institution;

Education. You have a master’s degree in law (or a comparable qualification), preferably with a specialization in financial regulations or a related field; and

Language. You have excellent written and verbal skills in English. Communication skills in Dutch, German, French, Spanish and/or Japanese are appreciated