The opportunity
At EY, we’re not just another professional services firm. We’re the only major player with a dedicated Financial Services practice (EY FSO) across EMEIA. We have over 16,000 professionals working together to shape the future of Banking, Insurance, Wealth & Asset Management, Payment Institutions and FinTech. Our comprehensive services and deep market knowledge enable our consultants to understand and meet our client’s needs effectively.
Within EY, Our Financial Services Legal & Regulatory team blends legal and regulatory expertise with business insights to advise top-tier financial institutions. We work on high-impact projects, tackling the evolving legal and regulatory challenges in banking, insurance, asset management, payment services, etc.
Your key responsibilities
As a (Senior) Consultant, you will work closely with clients to help them navigate complex new and existing regulations, ensuring compliance while driving business success. You will provide strategic legal advice, contribute to regulatory implementation projects, and collaborate with financial institutions' compliance and legal teams.
Your work will cover key regulatory topics such as:
1. Financial Crime (AML, Sanctions, Market Abuse, Fraud)
2. Banking & Capital Markets
3. Payment Services (FinTech, PSD3, digital finance)
4. Asset Management
5. MiFID
6. Insurance (IDD incl. Value for Money, DORA, FiDA)
7. Compliance & Governance (Fit & Proper, Board effectiveness)
8. Data Protection, Privacy & Emerging Technologies
9. Sustainable Finance & ESG Compliance
10. Corporate Law
You’ll be at the forefront of regulatory change, working in multidisciplinary teams across Belgium and EMEIA. Your role will include client interaction, business development, and helping shape the future of EY’s Legal & Regulatory services.
Who You Will Be Working With
11. You will join a larger cross-disciplinary team of legal and regulatory professionals who offer support to the Financial Services Industry, including banking, asset management, insurance, and payment services
12. You will, in the context of broader projects, collaborate with experts across the different areas of the Financial Services Industry value chain, such as risk management specialists, strategy consultants…
13. You will collaborate with top-tier financial institutions (both on an ad-hoc basis as on a loaning of staff basis)
14. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and support more junior team members
Skills and attributes for success
EY Legal & Regulatory is looking for ambitious and talented legal and regulatory (senior) consultants who accumulated a few years of relevant experience and are eager to (further) specialize in financial regulatory topics. If you're excited about being part of a dynamic, cross-disciplinary team at the heart of regulatory change, this is the opportunity for you!
15. Belgian Master’s degree in Law
16. 2 – 5 years of professional experience in a law firm, consultancy, public body or financial institution
17. Strong knowledge of financial regulations (or a strong desire to learn). Ability to perform in-depth and creative analysis to be able to find pragmatic solutions for our client’s challenges.
18. Excellent communication & relationship-building skills
19. Perfect oral and written knowledge of Dutch and/or French, with an excellent knowledge of English
20. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving and international environment
What we offer you
21. An inspiring, international career path at a global leader in professional services
22. Working together with a dynamic, close-knit team combining young talent and experienced professionals, but also with your colleagues from other departments and offices
23. Extensive training in financial regulations, consulting, and leadership skills
24. Access to cutting-edge technology and innovative legal solutions
25. Working for a top-tier clientele, both national and international and shaping industry regulations
26. A competitive package, including benefits, adapted to your level of experience
27. A flexible work environment that supports your career and personal priorities
28. A modern working environment
29. Excellent public transportation connections
If you’re ready to launch your career at the intersection of law and finance, apply now and become part of EY's Legal & Regulatory team!
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